An Interesting Case Report on Calcaneal Tuberculosis as a Rare Presentation of Disseminated Tuberculosis

Authors

  • Ahmad Zulkifli Mohamed Shukor Master Candidates in Internal Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3874-4515
  • Khairunisa Ahmad Affandi Pathologist & Medical Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5289-768X
  • Ummu Afeera Zainulabid Internal Medicine Specialist & Medical Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9444-526X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v10i1.68715

Keywords:

Calcaneal tuberculosis, disseminated tuberculosis, acid fast bacilli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract

Despite the high prevalence rate of tuberculosis infection in Malaysia, calcaneal tuberculosis (TB) is rare. In this article, we present a case of a 53-year-old Malay female who initially presented with left calcaneal swelling for 3 months. Surgical drainage was performed and affected calcaneal was biopsied for histological examination which findings reported as consistent with tuberculosis infection. Further history revealed concomitant respiratory symptoms with the diagnosis of disseminated TB is supported by positive Mantoux test, detection of Acid-Fast bacilli in sputum and CT imaging showing lung and vertebral involvement. Anti-tuberculosis medication is the first line of treatment in calcaneal TB and surgery is usually reserved for patient with severe, intractable disease.

Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, June 2023;10(1):52-55

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2023-10-18

How to Cite

Shukor, A. Z. M. . ., Affandi, K. A. . ., & Zainulabid, U. A. (2023). An Interesting Case Report on Calcaneal Tuberculosis as a Rare Presentation of Disseminated Tuberculosis. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, 10(1), 52–55. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjid.v10i1.68715

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Case Reports

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