Anterior Chest Wall Tuberculosis Involving Lungs, Pleura and Lymph Nodes in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report.
Br J Med Med Res
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2015; 7(11): 953-956
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ABSTRACT
Aims:
The chest wall tuberculosis accounts for 1-5% of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. Here we are presenting a rare case of anterior chest wall tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient. Presentation of Case A 20-year-old male came for routine medical check-up, which was prerequisite for his job. He had no respiratory complaints with no history of fever and weight loss. Local examination revealed a swelling over the right chest in the infraclavicular region.Discussion:
Tubercular anterior chest wall abscess is a rare form of extra pulmonary TB. Simultaneous involvement of lung, pleura and lymph nodes of mediastinum, neck and axilla has rarely been reported in an immunocompetent individual.Conclusion:
Cold abscess of chest wall is not common. Anti-tubercular therapy should be recommended as initial treatment.
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Br J Med Med Res
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2015
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