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Tuberculous Arthritis of the Knee with Rice Body Formation: A Report of a Rare Case
Joint Authors
Hung, Truong Nguyen Khanh
Duong, Tran Binh
Binh, Tran Phuoc
Tu, Dao Thanh
Hau, Huynh Phuoc
Tin, Truong Trong
Thi, Cao
Van Tuan, Le
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-01-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In this report, we present the case of a 53-year-old man with rice body formation in the right knee caused by tuberculous arthritis (TB arthritis).
The patient visited our hospital in January 2018 with a seven-month history of swelling and pain in the right knee.
He had no previous history of tuberculosis, and the results of the routine laboratory tests were within normal limits; he also tested negative for rheumatoid factor.
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging revealed multiple rice bodies in the right knee, measuring 5-8 mm.
He underwent an arthroscopic operation in the right knee in January 2018 and received antituberculosis polytherapy for 6 months.
He was followed-up for more than 01 year.
The patient regained good function of the operated knee with no evidence of recurrence during the last follow-up in February 2019.
Conclusion.
The biggest challenge in diagnosing tuberculosis arthritis is the consideration of its possibility in the differential diagnosis, not only in endemic countries where tuberculosis is frequent.
A high level of suspicion for TB should be maintained for every infection of the knee joint, particularly in the case of intra-articular rice bodies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hung, Truong Nguyen Khanh& Duong, Tran Binh& Binh, Tran Phuoc& Tu, Dao Thanh& Hau, Huynh Phuoc& Tin, Truong Trong…[et al.]. 2020. Tuberculous Arthritis of the Knee with Rice Body Formation: A Report of a Rare Case. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149952
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hung, Truong Nguyen Khanh…[et al.]. Tuberculous Arthritis of the Knee with Rice Body Formation: A Report of a Rare Case. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149952
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hung, Truong Nguyen Khanh& Duong, Tran Binh& Binh, Tran Phuoc& Tu, Dao Thanh& Hau, Huynh Phuoc& Tin, Truong Trong…[et al.]. Tuberculous Arthritis of the Knee with Rice Body Formation: A Report of a Rare Case. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1149952
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1149952