[Tuberculosis of finger bones: three cases]. / Tuberculose digitale : à propos de trois cas.

ABSTRACT

Tuberculosis dactylis is exceptional. We report tuberculous dactylitis in three women who were 51, 44, and 62-year-old, respectively. The diagnosis was suspected on chronic and insidious clinical presentation, and confirmed by histology. Disease course was favourable with antibuberculosis regimen but two patients had permanent hand disability. Clinical and therapeutic issues are discussed in the context of an endemic country.