Ultrasound-Guided Synovial Biopsy in Undifferentiated Monoarthritis: A Case Series From Bangladesh
Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad, M Masudul Hassan, Minhaj Rahim Choudhury, Ariful Islam, Abul Khair Ahmedullah
TL;DR
This study shows that ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy is a safe and effective method for diagnosing joint tuberculosis in Bangladesh.
Contribution
The study demonstrates the utility of ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy in diagnosing tubercular arthritis in a resource-limited setting.
Findings
Tuberculosis was confirmed histologically in three out of five cases.
GeneXpert testing was positive in two cases, and AFB staining was positive in one.
USG-SB is a safe and effective diagnostic option for tubercular arthritis.
Abstract
Ultrasound-guided synovial biopsy (USG-SB) is a minimally invasive technique useful in diagnosing joint tuberculosis, particularly when conventional methods fail. However, its role in diagnosing tubercular arthritis in Bangladesh remains underexplored. This study presents a case series of five patients with monoarthritis - three with ankle involvement and two with knee joint tuberculosis - evaluated using USG-SB or aspiration. The procedures were performed using a high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound (14-6 MHz probe, Mindray, Shenzhen, China). Synovial tissue samples were analyzed via histopathology and GeneXpert (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, California, US) testing, while synovial fluid was examined via cytology, acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining, and GeneXpert. Tuberculosis was confirmed histologically in three cases, GeneXpert was positive in two, and AFB staining was positive in one.…
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Taxonomy
TopicsMusculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments · Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis · Orthopedic Infections and Treatments