A Rare presentation of Pulmonary Tuberculosis with Polyarthralgia: Poncet’s Disease
Journal Title: Journal of Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Tuberculosis is a major public health concern. Delayed diagnosis and low index of suspicion are the main reason why the incidence of TB remain high.[1] Reactive arthritis and erythema are uncommon presentation of tuberculosis. Reactive arthritis in tuberculosis is known as Poncets disease.[2] The occurrence of polyarthritis in patients with active tuberculosis was first reported by Antonin Poncet in 1897. In contrast to the usual tuberculous arthritis which is monoarticular, infectious and destructive, tuberculous rheumatism (Poncet’s disease) is a non-destructive para- infective polyarthritis occurring in patients with active tuberculosis, which resolves completely on anti-tuberculosis therapy.
Authors and Affiliations
Govind Kumar, Manisha Kumari, Sudhir Kumar, Manish Shankar, Amit Kumar, Shailesh Kumar
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