Digital Gangrene in Disseminated Tuberculosis: A Rare Presentation
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 5
Abstract
Peripheral gangrene as a manifestation of tuberculosis is rarely seen. A 35 year old male presented with history of fever, lymphadenitis and bluish discolouration of the ring and little finger of the left hand. A diagnosis of tuberculosis was based on history, favourable radiological and epidemiological features and suggestive laboratory investigations. Patient was started on ATT and improved dramatically. We present a case of such rare presentation.
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Dr Naman Bansal, Dr VK Tyagi
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