Tuberculous tenosynovitis of the flexor tendons of the wrist: a case report
Abstract Background Tuberculous tenosynovitis poses a significant public health challenge, especially in developing countries. It usually affects the flexor tendons of the wrist. Case presentation We present a case of a 65-year-old Ghanaian female. She presented a progressively enlarging mass over t...
Main Authors: | Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Daniel Baddoo, Agbeko Ocloo, Daniel Agbley, Samuel Lartey, Nyonuku Akosua Baddoo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-04-01
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Series: | BMC Research Notes |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3343-4 |
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