Tuberculous dactylitis

Pearlman, Hubert S.; Warren, Robert F.

doi:10.1016/0002-9610(61)90724-3

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“…This is contrary to our case which occurred in the thumb. The radiographic features of cystic expansion of the short tubular bones have led to the name of “spina ventosa” being given to tuberculous dactylitis of the short bones of the hand [1, 7] which was noticed in our case. Periosteal reactions, sequestra and sclerosis are not common features [5, 10, 11].…”

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“…It is of historic interest that Feilchenfeld in 1896 described tuberculous dactylitis roentgenographically in children, and Rankin in 1886 identified tuberculous dactylitis by histological technique [1]. …”

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“…Tuberculous dactylitis is often referred to as spina ventosa, which is a descriptive term referring to any bone lesion that causes progressive absorption of cortex bordering the medullary canal with progressive subperiosteal hyperplasia until roentgenographically the bone appears inflated and destructed [1, 7]. …”

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Tuberculous dactylitis pseudotumor of an adult thumb: a case report

Hassan¹

2010

Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

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Tuberculous dactylitis is an uncommon condition which is particularly difficult to differentiate from other lesions, particularly tumors. We report the case of a 56-year-old, healthy, left-handed person who consulted for progressive painful swelling of 8-month duration in the right thumb, which had developed after direct trauma. The plain radiograph of the thumb revealed extensive destruction of the proximal phalanx associated with pathological fracture. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed replacement of the affected phalanx with prominent soft tissue mass with extension outside the bone margins. The diagnosis of tuberculous dactylitis was based on histological characteristics and positive acid fast bacilli using Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Surgical debridement and anti-tuberculous chemotherapy eradicated the infection. Seven years post treatment, the patient had good function of the thumb with no significant disability interfering with his daily activity.

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Tuberculous dactylitis pseudotumor of an adult thumb: a case report

Hassan¹

2010

Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction

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“…In 1886, Rankin identified TB dactylitis by histological technique. Fieilchenfeld in 1896 described TB dactylitis roentgen-graphically in children [2,3].…”

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Spina Ventosa in a Young Adult: Report of Two Cases

Senthil¹,

Bhat²,

Acharya³

2016

JCR

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Tuberculous dactylitis is a rare extra-pulmonary manifestation common in children. Radiological and clinical presentation of tuberculous dactylitis creates confusion in diagnosis and delays treatment, which could lead to progressive joint deformity and loss of function. Two patients presented with pain and swelling of the hand accompanied with a discharging sinus in one of the patient. Radiologically both patients presented as a lytic lesion without any evidence of a primary foci. Culture and microscopic examination confirmed tubercle granuloma in the lesion. Both patients were started on anti-tuberculosis drugs and one patient underwent ray amputation. At final follow up, both patients had good hand function.

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“…1 The entity first described in 1886 by Rankin, is a rare form of osteoarticular tuberculosis that is common in childhood. 2 Tubercular dactylitis is also known as spina ventosa because of spindle shaped expansion of short tubular bones. 3 Tuberculous dactylitis is quite uncommon beyond 6 years of age after the formation of the epiphyseal centers.…”

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Tubercular dactylitis in a 65 year old female: a rare case report

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<p class="abstract"><span lang="EN-IN">Tubercular dactylitis is defined as tubercular infection of the metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges. It is a rare form of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Bones of the hand are more commonly affected than the bones of the feet. Tubercular dactylitis is common in children and children below 6 year of age accounts for 85% of cases. The diagnosis is usually by a combination of clinical suspicion coupled with radiological investigation and confirmation by biopsy. We hereby present a case report of tubercular dactylitis in a 65 year old female which was treated by antitubercular therapy.</span></p>

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Tuberculous dactylitis

Cited by 13 publications

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Tuberculous dactylitis pseudotumor of an adult thumb: a case report

Tuberculous dactylitis pseudotumor of an adult thumb: a case report

Spina Ventosa in a Young Adult: Report of Two Cases

Tubercular dactylitis in a 65 year old female: a rare case report

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