| Literature DB >> 33898260 |
Mousa Hussein1, Ahmad Abdelhadi2, Anam Elarabi1, Ibrahim Rashid1, Abbas Alabbas1, Aisha Aladab1.
Abstract
With the emergence of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, we witnessed a higher incidence of disseminated and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The infection sites commonly include lymph nodes, pleura, and osteoarticular areas, although any organ can be involved. Given the atypical presentation of the extrapulmonary disease, it poses a significant diagnostic challenge for the physicians; therefore, a high index of suspicion should be maintained, particularly where tuberculosis is endemic. Here we present a case of isolated chest wall tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient.Entities:
Keywords: Chest wall mass; Cold abscess; Extrapulmonary tuberculosis; Musculoskeletal tuberculosis; Rib fracture
Year: 2021 PMID: 33898260 PMCID: PMC8055601 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01114
Source DB: PubMed Journal: IDCases ISSN: 2214-2509