Left Middle Phalanx Tuberculous Dactylitis Masquerading as a Tumor: First Case Report in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculous dactylitis can cause osteomyelitis, which is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis, often misdiagnosed due to its nonspecific presentation and resemblance to other conditions like neoplasms. A 15-year-old male patient reported to our clinic with a 1-year history of left index finger pain and swelling following a football-related injury. Despite conservative management, the symptoms had progressively worsened over the past few months. Clinical examination revealed deformity and swelling of the middle phalanx, along with induced pain on range of motion. Bacteriological analysis indicated polymorphic nuclear cells and the presence of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (Staphylococcus hominis). Radiographic evaluation, including x-ray and magnetic resonance imag

SUBMITTER: Nukaly HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404913 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature