title: Tuberculosis of symphysis pubis: A case report.
abstract: Symphysis pubis is an uncommon site of tuberculosis and only few cases have been reported in the literature. It is important to distinguish it from the more common entities like Osteitis pubis and Osteomyelitis of pubis symphysis to prevent delay in diagnosis and minimize morbidity and prevent complications. We report a rare case of tuberculosis of symphysis pubis in a 50-year-old Indian female from low socioeconomic status. Diagnosis is not difficult if one is aware of the condition. A high index of suspicion along with radiograph and fine needle aspiration led to the diagnosis. The patient had an excellent outcome following a complete course of anti-tuberculous chemotherapy for tuberculosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Sanjay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meena
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, E S I Hospital, Okhla, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Shreesh Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Gangary
keywords: Musculoskeletal; osteitis pubis; tuberculosis