Soraganvi Prasad, Ram Pothuri R, Reddy Harsha Vardhan Alle N, Jeyaraman Madhan, Yadav Sankalp
Orthopaedics and Trauma, PES Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Kuppam, IND.
Orthopaedics and Trauma, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Bengaluru, IND.
Cureus. 2023 Sep 3;15(9):e44610. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44610. eCollection 2023 Sep.
Tuberculosis (TB) of the medial epicondyle of the humerus represents a rare etiology of chronic pain, swelling, and restricted mobility of the elbow joint, characterized by a gradual progression of the swelling. The paucity of reported cases in the literature attests to their infrequency. Herein, we present a case that was referred to our department after enduring swelling, restricted movement, and discomfort for a period of one year. The patient underwent a thorough clinical evaluation, followed by debridement, which ultimately resulted in the diagnosis of TB of the medial epicondyle of the humerus. In this ensuing case report, we comprehensively describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment approach employed for this uncommon manifestation of TB affecting the elbow joint.
肱骨内上髁结核是导致肘关节慢性疼痛、肿胀和活动受限的一种罕见病因,其特征为肿胀逐渐加重。文献中报道的病例较少,证明其发病率较低。在此,我们介绍一例患者,该患者在经历了一年的肿胀、活动受限和不适后转诊至我科。患者接受了全面的临床评估,随后进行了清创术,最终诊断为肱骨内上髁结核。在随后的病例报告中,我们全面描述了这种影响肘关节的罕见结核表现的临床表现、诊断和治疗方法。