Tuberculosis Presenting as Isolated Wrist Swelling: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Background. Tuberculosis is a common disease entity in South East Asian countries with a significant global burden. An extra skeletal manifestation such as monoarticular TB is common, but isolated involvement of the wrist is rare. Case Summary. A 53-year-old Sri Lankan male with long-standing diabet...

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Main Authors: Oshan Basnayake, Ahamed Nihaj, Ranji Pitagampalage, Harsha Mendis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4916157