title: Tuberculous dactylitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Wangaratta District Base Hospital, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia. pruek@ozemail.com.au
authors.forename: Pruep A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Keith
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gong
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D050278:Finger Phalanges; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014394:Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*