Two Cases of Tuberculosis of Peripheral Joints

We reported two cases of tuberculosis of peripheral joints. Case 1: a 56 year-old man suffering from tuberculous arthritis in the left ankle. Case 2: a 54 year-old man with tuberculous granuloma of the right knee the origin of which was suspected to be from the prepatellar bursa. Both cases were proved to be infections of tubercle bacillus by smear and/or pathological studies. The cases were treated with both antituberculous chemotherapy and surgery resulting in complete resolution. From these cases we learn that we must never forget tuberculosis when we encounter a refractory infection.