Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis: apropos of two cases

Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc. 2014;48(5):590-2. doi: 10.3944/AOTT.2014.2910.

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a great masquerader presenting in varied forms and in atypical locations. The myriad presentations of tuberculosis may complicate its diagnosis. We present two cases of acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis treated with a regimen of antitubercular drugs for 18 months leading to a complete resolution of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acromioclavicular Joint / pathology*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Rare Diseases
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular / drug therapy*
  • Turkey

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents