In:
Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 4, No. 1 ( 2005-12)
Abstract:
Extrapulmonary manifestations of tuberculosis have become increasingly important in the era of HIV/AIDS. Case presentation We describe a case of tuberculosis (TB) dactylitis in a patient with AIDS who originated from the Ivory Coast. The diagnosis was established by direct visualization of acid-fast bacilli on joint fluid and bone biopsy of the proximal phalanx. Imaging of the chest revealed multiple bilateral nodules. Confirmation of the diagnosis was made by isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from sputum and bone cultures. Conclusion Tuberculosis should be considered in patients with unusual soft tissue or skeletal lesions, especially when an immunosuppressive condition is present. Ziehl-Neelsen staining and culture of tissue obtained via surgical biopsy offer the most direct approach to diagnosis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1476-0711
DOI:
10.1186/1476-0711-4-18
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2097873-X
SSG:
15,3
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