Cystic tuberculosis of the scapula in a young boy: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Tuberculosis of the flat bones is rare and only a small percentage involves the scapular bone.


METHODS
We report a rare case of tuberculosis of the scapula in a 14-year-old. Diagnostic clues include lytic areas with low density seen in the body of the scapula involving a glenoid margin associated with typical clinical features. Treatment should include a regimen of four antitubercular drugs along with surgical debridement if required.


CONCLUSIONS
Although rare, tuberculosis should be suspected in patients presenting with a chronic sinus in the scapular region, particularly in the developing world.
Jain
Deepali
D
Jain
Vijay K
VK
Singh
Yashwant
Y
Kumar
Satish
S
Mittal
Deepak
D