Tuberculosis of the knee in an immunocompetent adult: A case report
Radia Bounhir, Ichrak Habboubat, Elmostafa Benaissa, Yassine Ben Lahlou, Mariama Chadli
Abstract
Osteoarticular tuberculosis is a rare but serious form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that often presents with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and increased risk of joint destruction. We report a case of knee tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, underscoring the diagnostic challenges and emphasizing the role of molecular techniques in the early management of this uncommon form of tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
- Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
- Dermatology
- Surgery
- Disease
- Intensive care medicine
- Tuberculosis diagnosis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Pediatrics