Abstract：
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encompass a group of diseases predominantly found in tropical regions, with origins dating back to their inclusion in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals in 2000. This initiative aimed to raise awareness and global funding to combat these diseases, which thrive in areas with limited sanitation, healthcare, and education. NTDs are caused by various pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses and affect over two billion individuals in resource-poor communities, leading to preventable deaths and devastating consequences. While the musculoskeletal system is only occasionally affected, the resulting chronic disabilities prevent individuals from working, posing a significant socioeconomic burden in this region of the world. Some NTDs exhibit distinct imaging features, and radiologists need to be aware of these characteristics to facilitate early treatment. In this review, we delve into musculoskeletal NTDs, focusing on clinical features and imaging findings, differential diagnosis, and clinical management.
摘要：
被忽视的热带病（NTD）包括一组主要在热带地区发现的疾病，它们的起源可以追溯到2000年被纳入联合国千年发展目标。该倡议旨在提高认识和全球资金，以防治这些疾病，在卫生条件有限的地区茁壮成长，healthcare,和教育。NTDs是由各种病原体引起的，如细菌，真菌,寄生虫,和病毒，并影响资源贫乏社区的20多亿人，导致可预防的死亡和毁灭性后果。虽然肌肉骨骼系统只是偶尔受到影响，由此产生的慢性残疾阻止个人工作，在世界这个地区构成了巨大的社会经济负担。一些NTD表现出明显的成像特征，放射科医生需要意识到这些特征，以便于早期治疗。在这次审查中,我们深入研究肌肉骨骼NTDs，专注于临床特征和影像学表现，鉴别诊断,和临床管理。
