TB Research

Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis: A report of two cases

Bansal N, Singh G, Dev P, Jain S, Sandhu GS

The Indian journal of tuberculosis · 2021-06

Abstract

Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis is an extremely rare presentation with only 16 cases reported so far and has a relatively high propensity to be misdiagnosed. India being a tuberculosis endemic region accounts for almost 27% of cases worldwide (global index of 2018 was 10 million). With a higher index of suspicion an earlier diagnosis can be made. We report two patients of AC joint tuberculosis, treated with multidrug chemotherapy resulting in a good functional outcome.

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular
  • India