J Korean Soc Surg Hand.  2012 Jun;17(2):72-75.

Marjolin's Ulcer Secondary to Tuberculous Tenosynovitis of the Wrist: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. nmcps@unitel.co.kr

Abstract

Tuberculous tenosynovitis usually presents as a chronic, slowly progressive disease. It is difficult to detect in early phase and diagnosis frequently requires biopsy in addition to stain or culture. Authors describe a case who had a Marjolin's ulcer secondary to tuberculous tenosynovitis of the wrist.

Keyword

Wrist; Tuberculous tenosynovitis; Marjolin's ulcer

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Tenosynovitis
Ulcer
Wrist
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