title: Cystic tuberculosis of the scapula in a young boy: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Deepali
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Vijay K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Jain
authors.forename: Yashwant
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Satish
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mittal