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Unusual orthopedic presentation of tuberculosis: A case report and review of literature
International Journal of Case Reports in Orthopaedics · 2021 · Vol. 3(2) · pp. 110–113
Zuhdi O Elifranji✉(University of Jordan)Batool Almasri(University of Jordan)Shahd Alqudah(University of Jordan)Ragad sa'ed(University of Jordan)Alaa M. Albandi(University of Jordan)Salsabil Flefil(University of Jordan)Jihad M. Al-Ajlouni(University of Jordan)Faris AlShammas(University of Jordan)
Abstract
The case of a 77-year-old male man with right hip tuberculosis. Biopsy and aspirate were taken during debridement surgery and sent for histopathology, which confirmed the Mycobacterium tuberculosis microorganism. The patient was treated with debridement and started antimicrobial treatment.
Infectious Diseases and TuberculosisOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMedicineTuberculosisDebridement (dental)HistopathologyPresentation (obstetrics)Orthopedic surgerySurgeryMycobacterium tuberculosisBiopsyCase presentation
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