Tuberculosis of the Finger- ...Physical examination of the affected finger revealed soft-tissue swelling, with erythema and warmth, that was most prominent between the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints, sparing the fingertip (Panel A). Radiography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed swelling of soft tissue but no bony abnormalities. Examination of a biopsy specimen of the deep dermis after Fite staining revealed numerous acid-fast bacilli (Panel B, arrow). Culture of a tissue sample grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis... #clinical #photo #NEJM #Fite #stain #mycobacterium #tuberculosis #finger
