Silent Case of Pediatric Osteoarticular Tuberculosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Autor: Mohammad Ali Alshrouf, Zuhdi O Elifranji, Sereen Halayqeh, Munther Al-Saber, Abdulrahman M Karam
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, Vol 17 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1179-5476
11795476
DOI: 10.1177/11795476241263683
Popis: Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases globally, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms that can obscure diagnosis, especially when it manifests in uncommon sites such as osteoarticular tuberculosis (OA-TB). Case presentation: We report a rare case of a 9-year-old male diagnosed with right knee tuberculosis after enduring severe symptoms for several months. Despite multiple negative biopsies and aspirates during initial debridement surgeries, a biopsy taken 6 months later confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). The patient was subsequently treated with debridement and anti-tubercular therapy. Conclusion: This case underscores the critical need to consider tuberculosis in patients presenting with chronic bone pain to avoid misdiagnosis, particularly in the developing world. The atypical presentation of osteoarticular tuberculosis in this young patient emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to recognize subtle symptoms. Advanced imaging studies like MRI and microbiological evaluations, including site biopsies, are essential for accurate diagnosis. Increased awareness and collaborative research are crucial to improving the understanding and management of pediatric osteoarticular tuberculosis and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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