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Isolated splenic tuberculosis.

B Singh1, P K Ramdial, E Royeppen

  • 1Department of Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Natal, Congella 4013, South Africa. singhb3@nu.ac.za

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Spleen tuberculosis is rare in non-HIV patients. This study describes four cases, two with low platelets and two incidentally found during surgery for abdominal trauma.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) typically affects the lungs but can manifest in extrapulmonary sites.
  • Splenic tuberculosis is an exceptionally rare form of extrapulmonary TB, especially in individuals without Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
  • Limited case reports exist, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and varied presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a series of rare cases of isolated splenic tuberculosis in non-HIV-positive patients.
  • To discuss the clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, and management of splenic TB.
  • To contribute to the understanding of this uncommon clinical entity.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis.
  • Review of medical records for four non-HIV-positive patients diagnosed with isolated splenic tuberculosis.

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  • Analysis of clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, imaging results, and treatment outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Four cases of isolated splenic tuberculosis were identified in non-HIV patients.
    • Two patients presented with thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).
    • Two patients were diagnosed incidentally during laparotomy for abdominal trauma, underscoring the potential for asymptomatic presentation.

    Conclusions:

    • Isolated splenic tuberculosis is a rare but potential diagnosis in non-HIV patients, even with atypical presentations.
    • Thrombocytopenia can be an associated finding.
    • Incidental diagnosis during surgery for unrelated conditions highlights the importance of considering rare pathologies.