Tuberculosis of Capitate Bone in A Skeletally Immature Patient: A Case Report
Abstract
Primary Tuberculosis of wrist joint and carpal bone is rare, and when occurring it usually affects adults. We present a case of isolated tuberculosis of capitate bone; which was confirmed with intra-osseous tissue histopathological examination in a skeletally immature 12-year old boy. There was no signs of reactivation seen at follow-up 18 months after treatment.
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