A rare presentation of tuberculosis
Zhao, X.; Chen, S.; Deanda, A.; Kiev, J.
American Surgeon 72(1): 96-97
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 16494195 Document Number: 599130
Primary involvement of the musculoskeletal system with tuberculosis is rare. We present a case of a young, immunocompetent woman with primary sternal tuberculosis. The disease led to destruction of the manubrium and a portion of the gladiolus and required extensive debridement and partial sternectomy, followed by musculocutaneous flap closure. Long-term postoperative management included four-drug antitubercular therapy.