Spina Ventosa; Isolated tuberculous osteomyelitis of the little finger: A forgotten differential diagnosis

Abstract

Isolated tuberculous dactylitis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis that frequently eludes assessment and constitutes diagnostic challenges. This case reminds physicians of keeping tuberculosis (TB) as a differential when dealing with chronic finger ulcers to avoid devastating consequences.

Keywords

• Tuberculous dactylitis
• Spina Ventosa
• Osteomyelitis
• Extra-pulmonary TB