X-ray and CT manifestation of tuberculosis of ankle joint:an analysis of 5 cases
- VernacularTitle:踝关节结核的X线及CT诊断(附5例分析)
- Author:
Qiang LI
;
Maoqiang WANG
;
Guokun AO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
joint tuberculosis;
ankle joint;
tomography;
X-ray computer
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(19):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Objective] To investigate X-ray and CT manifestations of tobereulosis of ankle joint and to discuss the differentiation with other diseases.[Method]The X-ray and CT findings in 5 cases with pathalogically proved tuberculosis of ankle joint were retrospectively analyzed.The differentiation with other diseases was discussed.[Result]The lesions involved entire right ankle joint in all 5 cases,The typical signs were as follows:(1)indistlnct and erosive joint surface,insect bitten-like of bony destruction ofjotht surface,digging-like shape of cancellous bone's destruction;(2)narrowed or irregular widened joint space;(3)ostooporosis of diseased region and surrounding;(4)extensive periostoal reaction of distal fibia and fibula;(5)to form cold abscess and sinus tract.[Conclusion]The tuberculosis of ankle joint earyies certain characteristic X-ray and CT signs,CT is better than X-ray in diagnosis.Highly alert of ankle joint tuberculosis is the key of early correct diagnosis.
