Abstract:
A 65-year-old female had a history of tuberculosis of the left greater trochanter 30 years ago. She underwent 6 months of chemother-
apy after which the disease healed completely. Currently she presented to us with pain and swelling on the lateral aspect of left hip
of 2-month duration. Clinical and radiological findings were suggestive of a recurrence. Biopsy was conclusive for tuberculosis.
She was successfully treated with debridement and curettage with chemotherapy for 1 year. Recurrent tuberculosis of the greater
trochanter is rare and should be aggressively treated.
