TB Research

Tubercular dactylitis with discharging sinuses: A very rare presentation of skeletal tuberculosis

AlakesKumar Kole

Annals of Medical Science and Research · 2023-05

Abstract

Abstract Skeletal tuberculosis is a common form after pulmonary and lymphnode involvement, but involvement of soft tissues is rarely seen after pediatric population. Tubercular dactylitis is such a lesion and needs consideration before ordering more costly investigations.

MeSH terms

  • Presentation (obstetrics)
  • Tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Dactylitis
  • Dermatology
  • Pathology