Imaging of musculoskeletal and spinal tuberculosis

Radiologic Clinics of North America
S L Moore, M Rafii

Abstract

The diagnosis of tuberculosis of the musculoskeletal system is difficult for many reasons. As Walker states, to diagnose tuberculosis one must consider the possibility. The uncommonness of osteoarticular MTb results in clinician inexperience, which leads to overlooking the diagnosis. Subtle early manifestations may elude detection. Negative skin tests and normal chest films do not exclude the consideration of tuberculosis. The most conclusive means of reaching the diagnosis (biopsy and culture) necessitate invasive procedures that are not always definitive, and may require repeated attempts. Management and surgical decisions, however, rely on prompt diagnosis; diagnostic delay has prognostic implications and results in significant morbidity. Musculoskeletal tuberculosis produces no pathognomonic imaging signs, and in advanced stages mimics other disease processes. Despite these difficulties, the diagnostician's goal is to catch the disease as early as possible, because antibiotic treatment can lead to resolution and obviate more radical management. The radiologist must be aware of the groups at greatest risk, and typical and atypical presentations at imaging. The eventual eradication of MTb is conceivable, although not presentl...Continue Reading

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