Tuberculosis of the flexor carpi radialis muscle - a case report | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2020]

Author(s):

1. Shah Fahad: Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Naveed Baloch: Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Nasir Ud Din: Department of Pathology, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Tuberculosis involving almost any organ of the body is a major problem in developing countries. The most commonly affected site in tuberculosis is the lung. Of the extra pulmonary tuberculosis, musculoskeletal involvement accounts for 1-5% of the cases. Muscular involvement in tuberculosis is a rare manifestation of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Unusual presentations often go undetected and are associated with a diagnostic and therapeutic delay. This case report presents tuberculosis of the flexor carpi radialis.

Page(s): 1645-1647

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 70, Issue: 9, Year: 2020

Keywords:

Tuberculosis , flexor carpi radialis muscle , antituberculous drugs

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