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[A swollen, febrile leg].

H Fouquet1, J Naouri, N Berthaux

  • 1Ecole Européenne de Phlébologie, Hôpital Notre-Dame du Bon Secours, Paris.

Phlebologie
|April 1, 1992
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A rare case of tuberculosis spreading to leg muscles mimicked deep vein thrombosis. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of this unusual presentation of tuberculosis.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common condition often presenting with lower limb edema and inflammatory signs.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is typically associated with respiratory symptoms, but extrapulmonary manifestations can occur.
  • Septicemic spread of tuberculosis to muscle tissue is an exceptionally rare phenomenon.

Observation:

  • A young man presented with chronic right lower limb edema and inflammation, clinically resembling DVT.
  • Standard sonography failed to confirm deep vein thrombosis.
  • Diagnosis was established via direct paracentesis of calf muscle masses revealing tuberculous infection.

Findings:

  • The patient's symptoms were caused by pulmonary tuberculosis with septicemic dissemination to the calf muscles.

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  • This presentation highlights a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis without bone involvement.
  • The clinical presentation initially mimicked deep vein thrombosis, delaying the correct diagnosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies, including tuberculosis, in patients with suspected DVT.
    • Diagnostic delays can occur when atypical presentations of infectious diseases are not promptly recognized.
    • Highlights the need for a broad differential diagnosis in cases of unexplained limb swelling and inflammation.