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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2024

Chronic Tuberculous Osteomyelitis of Cuboid: A Case Report.

Prabu Manoharan, Rajkumar Vijayakumar, Kannan Kanapathy Rajamanickam, Perumal Selvam, Srinivasan Anbu

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Prabu ManoharanDepartment of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajkumar VijayakumarDepartment of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Kannan Kanapathy RajamanickamDepartment of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Perumal SelvamDepartment of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Srinivasan AnbuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculous (TB) osteomyelitis of the foot is a rare entity, often leading to diagnostic challenges due to its atypical presentation and similarity to other foot pathologies. Case Report: A 19-year-old male presented with persistent pain and discharge in the left foot for 9 months. Despite previous incision and drainage, the condition progressed. Clinical examination revealed a 1 × 1 cm swelling with indurated margins and a discharging sinus. Diagnostic imaging suggested osteomyelitis, confirmed as TB in nature through histopathological examination, revealing caseous necrosis and langerhans giant cells. Conclusion: This case illustrates the importance of considering TB osteomyelitis in differential diagnoses of chronic foot lesions and highlights the effectiveness of combined surgical and medical management.

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cuboidosteomyelitisTuberculosis

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PMID38911001
PMCPMC11189072

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