ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2025
Tuberculosis of Rib: Diagnosis and Treatment.
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Abstract
Introduction: Primary tuberculosis (TB) of a rib is a very uncommon presentation and accounts for <1% of musculoskeletal TB. Case Report: This case report studies a 34-year-old immunocompetent individual who presented with dull-aching right-side lower chest wall pain and swelling with constitutional symptoms. A routine X-ray of the chest was performed, which revealed no abnormality. Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging was performed given soft-tissue swelling, which suggested an extra-pulmonary swelling with lytic 9th rib lesion TB. The diagnosis was confirmed using a gene-expert of ultrasound-guided aspirated material. A drug susceptibility test was done, and it was found to be rifampicin sensitive. Hence, the patient was started on anti-tubercular therapy. The patient responded to it remarkably and was symptom-free at the end of 1 year. Conclusion: The case illustrates that a high degree of suspicion, early diagnosis, and timely intervention are the key to management.
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