Chronic tuberculous rheumatism (Poncet's disease) in a gymnast

Br J Rheumatol. 1990 Feb;29(1):72-4. doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/29.1.72.

Abstract

Chronic arthritis, whether primary or reactive, is an unusual manifestation of long standing tuberculosis. We described the case of a 16-year-old gymnast with tuberculous rheumatism (Poncet's disease) secondary to Pott's disease of the dorsal spine. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Gymnastics*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Rheumatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Rheumatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Tuberculosis / complications*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents