BACKGROUND: Infections of the musculoskeletal system are tuberculous in nature in 1-5% of cases. The sacroiliac joint is involved in 3-9.7%. We describe the case of a 32-year-old man with tuberculous sacroiliitis presented as a growing mass on the lateral aspect of his right proximal and mid-thigh. Open biopsy, histology, cultures and PCR established the diagnosis of tuberculosis. RESULTS: After surgical drainage of the abscess, the patient was administrated a triple antibiotic regimen for 12 months. Seven years postoperatively, the patient is disease-free with no functional limitation. This case report highlights the importance of continued awareness for early detection and treatment of a tuberculous sacroiliac joint infection.
BACKGROUND: Infections of the musculoskeletal system are tuberculous in nature in 1-5% of cases. The sacroiliac joint is involved in 3-9.7%. We describe the case of a 32-year-old man with tuberculous sacroiliitis presented as a growing mass on the lateral aspect of his right proximal and mid-thigh. Open biopsy, histology, cultures and PCR established the diagnosis of tuberculosis. RESULTS: After surgical drainage of the abscess, the patient was administrated a triple antibiotic regimen for 12 months. Seven years postoperatively, the patient is disease-free with no functional limitation. This case report highlights the importance of continued awareness for early detection and treatment of a tuberculous sacroiliac joint infection.
Authors: Mohammed Benchakroun; Ahmed El Bardouni; Omar Zaddoug; Mohammed Kharmaz; My Omar Lamrani; Morad El Yaacoubi; Mohammed Hermas; Saïd Wahbi; Najib Ouazzani; Mohammed El Manouar Journal: Joint Bone Spine Date: 2004-03 Impact factor: 4.929
Authors: Elias Ch Papadopoulos; Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos; Olga D Savvidou; Matthew E Falagas; George S Sapkas; Emmanuel G Fragkiadakis Journal: Orthopedics Date: 2003-06 Impact factor: 1.390