Isolated lytic bone lesion in tuberculosis

International Journal of Mycobacteriology

关键词: Extra pulmonary tuberculosis;    lytic bone lesion;    tuberculosis;   

DOI  :  10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_62_17

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Causes of lytic bone lesions include benign, malignant, and infectious processes. Lytic lesions due to tuberculosis (TB) may closely mimic those due to tumors such as bone cyst, osteoblastoma, osteosarcoma, and metastatic bone disease radiologically. Histopathology and culture help in definitive diagnosis and prompt management. We describe an immunocompetent patient with isolated lytic bone lesion in the distal part of ulna due to TB to make the readers aware of such unusual presentations of TB.

【 授权许可】

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