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. 2014 Mar;8(1):72-4.
doi: 10.5704/MOJ.1403.005.

Tuberculosis of capitate bone in a skeletally immature patient: a case report

J Prakash  1
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Tuberculosis of capitate bone in a skeletally immature patient: a case report

J Prakash. Malays Orthop J. 2014 Mar.

Abstract

Primary Tuberculosis of wrist joint and carpal bone is rare, and when occurring it usually affects adults. We present a case of isolated tuberculosis of capitate bone; which was confirmed with intra-osseous tissue histopathological examination in a skeletally immature 12-year old boy. There was no signs of reactivation seen at follow-up 18 months after treatment.

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Figures

<b>Fig. 1</b>: Clinical photograph at presentation showing sinus on dorsal aspect with no redness of skin.
Fig. 1: Clinical photograph at presentation showing sinus on dorsal aspect with no redness of skin.
<b>Fig. 2a</b>: AP radiograph at presentation showing a lytic lesion in capitate.
Fig. 2a: AP radiograph at presentation showing a lytic lesion in capitate.
<b>Fig. 2b</b>: Lateral radiographs of wrist at presentation showing a lytic area in capitate.
Fig. 2b: Lateral radiographs of wrist at presentation showing a lytic area in capitate.
<b>Fig. 3</b>: T2 weighted image of MRI showing hyperintense lesion in capitate along with soft tissue synovitis.
Fig. 3: T2 weighted image of MRI showing hyperintense lesion in capitate along with soft tissue synovitis.
<b>Fig. 4</b>: Plain radiograph at 9 month follow up showing remineralisation and sclerosis of lesion.
Fig. 4: Plain radiograph at 9 month follow up showing remineralisation and sclerosis of lesion.
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