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A rare case of tuberculous fasciitis presented as thigh swelling in a scleroderma patient. Diagnosis involved MRI and muscle biopsy identifying acid-fast bacilli without lung involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting connective tissues.
  • Tuberculosis can manifest in atypical locations, posing diagnostic challenges.
  • Fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles.

Observation:

  • A 25-year-old woman with systemic sclerosis presented with a 20-day history of painful right thigh swelling.
  • MRI revealed diffuse fascial thickening and hyperintense thigh muscles on T2-weighted imaging.
  • Muscle biopsy showed chronic granulomatous inflammation and acid-fast bacilli.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous fasciitis of the thigh.
  • No evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis was found.

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  • This case highlights a rare presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

    • Implications:

    • Tuberculous fasciitis should be considered in patients with systemic sclerosis presenting with unexplained swelling.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.
    • This case underscores the importance of considering diverse presentations of tuberculosis, especially in immunocompromised or autoimmune patients.