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  • Title: [Tuberculous coxitis in the hips 55 years after primary tuberculosis].
    Author: Barfod K, Broeng L, Meyer CN.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2011 Jun 06; 173(23):1653-4. PubMed ID: 21645485.
    Abstract:
    We describe a case concerning tuberculous coxitis 55 years after primary tuberculosis. A 76-year old man developed hip pain, weight loss and a gluteal tumor. After three months he was diagnosed with tuberculous coxitis by ultrasound assisted aspiration from the joint. Anti-tuberculous chemotherapy was commenced. After three months a Girdlestone operation was performed and seven months later a total hip replacement was performed. Anti-tuberculous chemotherapy was continued for a total of 12 months. Early ultrasound assisted aspiration from the joint is recommended to shorten diagnostic delay and optimise treatment of tuberculous coxitis.
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