Tuberculosis of the patella.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A rare case of tuberculosis of the patella is presented. Diagnostic features include an osteolytic lesion in the patella with flaky sequestrum, associated with typical clinical features. Treatment should be urgent and should include a regimen of surgical debridement along with four antitubercular drugs. Once the joint is involved, the end results become less satisfactory.
Medical subject headings
- Patella
- Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular
Anatomy
- knee