Poncet’s disease: an Uncommon Presentation of a Common Disease in Sudan

This is a case report of Poncet's disease presenting as bilateral knee and wrist pain associated with swelling.Joint x-rays and immunological essays were normal.A chest x-ray and Gene-Xpert diagnosed tuberculosis.A complete resolution of symptoms was attained following the completion of anti-tuberculous therapy regimen. Key clinical massagePoncet's disease is an acute onset reactive polyarthritis associated with tuberculosis infection.Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered among patients presenting with symmetrical polyarthritis in tuberculosis-endemic regions.