Tuberculosis Presenting as Isolated Wrist Swelling: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Background. Tuberculosis is a common disease entity in South East Asian countries with a significant global burden. An extra skeletal manifestation such as monoarticular TB is common, but isolated involvement of the wrist is rare. Case Summary. A 53-year-old Sri Lankan male with long-standing diabet...
Main Authors: | Oshan Basnayake, Ahamed Nihaj, Ranji Pitagampalage, Harsha Mendis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4916157 |
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