Isolated scapular tuberculosis: an uncommon presentation of skeletal tuberculosis

Authors : Ghanshyam DEV, Shwait SHARMA, Mohd ILYAS

Pages : 289-293

Doi:10.18621/eurj.387051

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Publication Date : 2018-10-04

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The main objective of the study was to evaluate the radiological manifestations of isolated scapular tuberculosis. Methods: A prospective study was performed wherein 50 patients with the complaint of swelling in the scapular region were evaluated using various imaging modalities for scapular tuberculosis. Patients having features of scapular tuberculosis were subjected to fine needle aspiration cytology insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( FNAC); and histopathology for confirmation of diagnosis. Results: Four patients were diagnosed as having isolated scapular tuberculosis. All the four patients presented with lytic lesions in scapula with associated collections in adjacent muscles. All were subjected to anti-tuberculosis therapy insert ignore into journalissuearticles values( ATT);. In two patients drainage of abscess was done. All patients showed excellent response to treatment at 6 months follow-up. Conclusion: Radiological investigations play a key role in early diagnosis of isolated scapular tuberculosis with excellent outcome with ATT and drainage of collection. 
Keywords : Tuberculosis, lytic lesion, scapula, anti tuberculosis therapy, musculoskeletal infections