Soro Marín S, Sánchez Trenado MA, Mínguez Sánchez MD, Paulino Huertas M, García Morales PV, Salas Manzanedo V. [Trochanteric bursitis due to tuberculosis in an immunocompetent young woman].
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011;
8:34-5. [PMID:
22089076 DOI:
10.1016/j.reuma.2011.01.007]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2010] [Revised: 01/11/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
Abstract
Soft tissue infection due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis can affect muscle, tendons, fascia, bursa and synovial tissue. Tuberculous trochanteric bursitis is a rare entity that usually affects immunocompromised patients. Manifestations usually occur insidiously, which delays diagnosis and treatment. We present the case of an immunocompetent young woman who came to our department for chronic left hip pain. The study confirms the diagnosis of tuberculous trochanteric bursitis. This case demonstrates the importance of considering a possible infectious origin of bursitis in immunocompetent patients.
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