[Imaging of osteoarticular tuberculosis]. / Imagerie de la tuberculose ostéo-articulaire.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: and methods. To perform an illustrated and educational review of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. RESULTS: As the incidence of musculoskeletal tuberculosis still increases, a review appears justified. The following four main presentations are detailed and illustrated, by emphasizing the value of both CT and MR imaging a) spine tuberculosis (~ 50%) commonly involves two adjacent vertebral bodies with usual large paravertebral abscesses. The following lesions are highly suggestive of tuberculosis solitary vertebral involvement, solitary epidural abscess with or without erosive spondylitis; b) osteo-arthritis peripherally located erosions at synovial insertions with gradual narrowing of the joint space are highly suggestive; c) osteomyelitis unusual, may involve any bones; d) tenosynovitis and bursitis. CONCLUSION: Imaging studies are essential for diagnosis and to assess the extent of musculo-skeletal tuberculosis.