Recurrent Tuberculosis of Greater Trochanter and Its Bursa

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A 65-year-old female had a history of tuberculosis of the left greater trochanter 30 years ago.

She underwent 6 months of chemotherapy after which the disease healed completely.

Currently she presented to us with pain and swelling on the lateral aspect of left hip of 2-month duration.

Clinical and radiological findings were suggestive of a recurrence.

Biopsy was conclusive for tuberculosis.

She was successfully treated with debridement and curettage with chemotherapy for 1 year.

Recurrent tuberculosis of the greater trochanter is rare and should be aggressively treated.