Subdeltoid Bursa Tuberculosis with Rice Body Formation–A Case Report

Abstract

Tuberculous tenosynovitis and bursitis account for approximately 1%. A 56 years old female presented with swelling in left shoulder, gradually increasing in size with slight restriction in movement since last three months. X-ray revealed no abnormality of humerus head. Histopathological examination showed granulomatous tissue with multiple rice bodies. A positive culture of mycobacterium tuberculosis confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis. We here report a case of subdeltoid bursitis with rice body formation and without active bone and joint tuberculosis.

Keywords

• Subdeltoid Bursitis
• Tuberculous Tenosynovitis