Isolated tuberculosis of the talonavicular joint in a child

Foot (Edinb). 2012 Sep;22(3):255-7. doi: 10.1016/j.foot.2012.04.005. Epub 2012 May 23.

Abstract

Tuberculosis of small bones of foot is a diagnostic dilemma particularly when it is isolated. We report a rare case of isolated tuberculosis of navicular bone in 1a 11-year-old girl that was differently traded for a long time before final diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Curettage
  • Debridement
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tarsal Joints / microbiology*
  • Tarsal Joints / surgery
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents