Localized tubercular swelling in the hand masquerading as a ganglion – A rare case report

Abstract

Musculoskeletal system involvement in tuberculosis is rare. Especially rare is the involvement of hand. The affected hand can present in different modes ranging from dactylitis to multiple tubercular lesions. Here we present a localized lesion which was initially diagnosed as a ganglion.

Keywords

• hand tuberculosis
• ganglion
• dactylitis