Description

Tuberculous osteitis is a form of osteitis caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, leading to inflammation of the bone. It can result in bone destruction and is often associated with other forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'osteítis tuberculosa' or 'osteítis por tuberculosis'. It is essential to maintain a formal register and ensure clarity, avoiding colloquial expressions or regional variations that may confuse the clinical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous osteitis after presenting with bone pain and swelling.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con osteitis tuberculosa tras presentar dolor e inflamación en el hueso.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'osteitis' with 'artritis'; mixing up 'tuberculosa' with 'tifus'; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tuberculosas'.