| Literature DB >> 35686166 |
R N A L Rakotorahalahy1, S Randrianandrasana1, T Rajaobelison1, R A Ralaivao2, L Ramiliarijaona1, A J C Rakotoarisoa3.
Abstract
Background/rationale: Tuberculosis is a public health issue. Extra-pulmonary presentations are rare and sometimes hard to diagnose and manage. Here, we report a case of tuberculosis of the chest wall in a 28-year-old man in order to discuss the mechanism, diagnostic and therapeutic problems posed by this rare localization. Description: The patient presented with wall swelling discovered after physical effort. Imaging was in favor of an abscess or infected hematoma. The excisional surgery established the tuberculous origin which was confirmed by histology. Anti-tuberculosis treatment during 9 months completed the surgical treatment and led to the patient's recovery. Discussion/conclusion: The rarity of this localization of tuberculosis should be investigated. Etiological treatment must be instituted and regular monitoring scheduled to avoid recurrence.Entities:
Keywords: Antananarivo; Chest wall; Diagnosis; Hospital; Indian Ocean; Madagascar; Therapy; Tuberculosis
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Year: 2021 PMID: 35686166 PMCID: PMC9128453 DOI: 10.48327/mtsibulletin.2021.154
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Trop Sante Int ISSN: 2778-2034
Figure 1Scanner thoracique montrant la lésion en regard de la neuvième côte
Chest CT scan showing the lesion over the ninth rib
Figure 2Vue microscopique (x100, coloration hématéine éosine) de la pièce biopsique de la paroi thoracique à l'examen anatomopathologique
1: granulome épithélioïde
2: tissu adipeux sous cutané
3: cellule géante de type Langhans
4: nécrose caséeuse
Microscopic view (xl00, hematein-eosin staining) of the biopsy specimen of the chest wall on pathological examination