Poncet's disease: An uncommon presentation of a common disease in Sudan

Key Clinical MessagePoncet's disease is an acute onset reactive polyarthritis associated with tuberculosis infection. Although uncommon, the diagnosis should be considered among patients presenting with symmetrical polyarthritis in tuberculosis-endemic regions.AbstractThis is a case report of Poncet's disease presenting as bilateral knee and wrist pain associated with swelling. Joint x-rays and immunological assays were normal. A chest x-ray and Gene-Xpert diagnosed tuberculosis. A complete resolution of symptoms was attained following the completion of antituberculous therapy regimen. Graphical Abstract text: This chest x-ray shows right-sided hilar lymphadenopathy and apical consolidation, which are typical features of tuberculosis. The atypical aspect of this case report is that Poncet's disease (tubercular rheumatism) was the initial presentation of tuberculosis.image