Recurrence of tuberculous tenosynovitis in wrist tendon of a butcher: rare case report.

Autor: Abdulrahman, Binar Burhan, Aziz, Jeza Muhamad Abdul, Salih, Mohammed Kak Bra, Rashid, Muhammad Jabar, Ahmed, Mohammed Latif, Awl, Ramyar Hersh, Rauf, Shanga Baram, Ali, Harem Habil Hama, Huy, Nguyen Tien, Rasheed, Mariwan Kadir
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Zdroj: Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Aug2023, Vol. 2023 Issue 8, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: Diagnosing of tuberculous arthritis can be challenging due to its insidious onset and non-specific clinical presentation. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis. A 54-year-old butcher was admitted to an orthopedic clinic with complaints of pain, paresthesia and an enlarging mass in the left wrist, which limited finger flexion. Initially the patient was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS); the patient had no history of tuberculosis (TB), but had direct contact with animals. On clinical examination, a small mass was found in the distal volar region of the forearm and no lymphadenopathy was observed. Despite the diagnosis the patient refused to receive TB treatment. After a period of 4 months, the patient once again exhibited symptoms of CTS. This case highlights the importance of considering TB as a potential etiology for persistent symptoms of carpal tunnel surgery. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of TB treatment can result in favorable outcomes and can prevent future recurrence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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