A Case of Poncet's Disease in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
10.4078/jkra.2010.17.2.183
- Author:
Sung Soo PARK
1
;
Chan Young YUN
;
Eun Ha KANG
;
Eun Young LEE
;
Yun Jong LEE
;
Eun Bong LEE
;
Yeong Wook SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arthritis;
Tuberculosis;
Poncet's disease
- MeSH:
Arthritis;
Arthritis, Reactive;
Humans;
Joints;
Korea;
Mycobacterium tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis;
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2010;17(2):183-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Since 1897 when Poncet first described polyarthritis in the acute stage of extra-articular tuberculosis, Poncet's disease has been considered a reactive arthritis to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by polyarthritis without evidence of direct mycobacterial involvement in patients with active tuberculosis, and eventually resolves without residual joint damage. Even though Poncet's disease is uncommon, the distinction between Poncet's disease and other arthritis, including tuberculous arthritis is clinically important. We report the second case of Poncet's disease diagnosed in a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis in Korea and review the relevant literature.
