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Indian Journal of Applied Radiology

Case Report

A Case Report and Imaging Review of An Uncommon Case of Tuberculous Dactylitis In An Adult

Pathapati D*, Chandh JS, Gudelli Rajesh K, Asif Mohd and Jyothsna K

Department of Radiology, KIMS hospital enterprises pvt.ltd, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
*Corresponding author:Dr. Deepthi Pathapati, Department of Radiology, KIMS hospital enterprises pvt.ltd, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. E-mail id: deepthipathapati82@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2025 Pathapati D, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Article Information:Submission: 24/09/2025; Accepted: 27/10/2025; Published: 31/10/2025

Abstract

Tuberculous dactylitis, a rare form of osteoarticular tuberculosis (TB), affects the short tubular bones of the hands and feet, such as the phalanges, metacarpals, and metatarsals. This condition is more frequently observed in the hands than the feet and is exceptionally rare in individuals older than five years. The diagnosis of tuberculous dactylitis is often challenging due to its atypical presentation, limited diagnostic methods, and its similarities with other diseases. This case report describes a rare instance of tuberculous dactylitis in an adult patient with no identifiable risk factors, who was successfully treated with anti-tubercular medication, highlighting the need for increased awareness and accurate diagnostic approaches.
Keywords:Tuberculous Dactylitis; Osteoarticular Tuberculosis; Spina Ventosa; Tuberculous Osteitis.