TB Research

[Disseminated tuberculosis with osteomyelitis of the right little finger as the first manifestation: a case report].

X L Li, Z M Shi, Yibin Fu, Fei Ren, Huaifu Dong, Yongsheng Xu

PubMed · 2024-09

Abstract

. She was considered as disseminated tuberculosis and was given anti-tuberculosis treatment. The child has recovered well. Pediatric disseminated tuberculosis has variable clinical manifestations and lacks specificity. It is often misdiagnosed and has a high mortality rate. Clinicians should improve their understanding of the disease and ensure early diagnosis and treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Osteomyelitis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Dermatology