MR findings of tuberculous dactylitis

A case of tuberculous dactylitis in an immunocompetent patient is presented and the radiographic findings and differential diagnosis discussed. MR ima ge, although nonspecific, was helpful for differential diagnosis and evalua ting the extent of the lesion. Although this is a rare condition, the diagn osis should be considered when dealing with an unusual destructive bony les ion. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.