Tuberculous dactylitis.
Tuberculous dactylitis is a rare condition and a diagnostic challenge. Tissue biopsies can be negative for microscopy and culture. Polymerase chain reaction and DNA probes for mycobacterium tuberculosis can provide an earlier diagnosis. Surgery and antimicrobial therapy remain the mainstay of management.
Keith
Pruep A
PA
Department of Orthopaedics, Wangaratta District Base Hospital, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. pruek@ozemail.com.au
Gong
Andrew
A
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D050278:Finger Phalanges; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*