Title: TB Knee: Uncommon Presentation of Bone TB
Authors: Dr Sunil Kumar Agarwalla, Dr Satyapriya Sahu
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i5.76
Abstract
Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB) is known to have a wide range of presentations, and if left untreated, primary TB may lead to bone and joint involvement. 1-6% children with primary infection may develop bone & joint TB in 1-3 yrs if untreated. Osteoarticular TB can involve any bone or joint but vertebral involvement is most common then hip, knee, ankle among extra spinal osteoarticular TB. Here we report a case of 10 yr mch who had swelling of right knee with discharging sinus on left side of neck with reactionary pleural effusion right side. After the diagnosis ATT was started as per NTEP regimen and advised for follow-up after 4 weeks.
Keywords: TB, Osteoarticular, sinus, ATT, NTEP.
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