Document Type
Report
Department
Radiology
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) of the scapula is an extremely rare presentation of osteoarticular tuberculosis. In a tuberculosis endemic setting with a rising burden of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, this rare presentation may become more frequent. The common presentation is with longstanding Complaints of pain and swelling in the shoulder region, typically in young adults. Classic radiographic features include a well defined radiolucent lesion with minimal sequesteration. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is usually elevated and initially these patients are frequently mis-diagnosed and thus a high index of clinical suspicion is required. Medical therapy with antituberculous drugs is the standard modality of treatment. This case serves to higlight the salient features of scapular TB.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Husen, Y. A.,
Nadeem, N.,
Aslam, F.,
Shah, M. A.
(2006). Tuberculosis of the scapula. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 56(7), 336-338.
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