Multifocal tuberculosis presenting with osteoarticular and breast involvement

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Bodur H., Erbay A., Bodur H., Yilmaz O., Kulacoglu S.

Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, vol.2, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/1476-0711-2-6
  • Journal Name: Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Polyarticular involvement, wrist and ankle arthritis are uncommon presentation of skeletal tuberculosis. Tuberculosis of the breast is also extremely rare. Case Presentation: Wrist, ankle and breast involvement were detected in the same patient. Mycobacterium tuberculosis was isolated from both synovial and breast biopsy specimen cultures. Conclusions: In general, tuberculosis arthritis is a frequently missed diagnosis, especially in different clinical patterns. A high level of suspicion is required particularly in high-risk populations and endemic areas. © 2003 Bodur et al;licensee BioMed Central Ltd.