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1Respiratory Department, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
BMJ Case Reports
|September 28, 2013
Summary
A Pakistani man developed persistent subcutaneous abscesses and pulmonary tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified, leading to treatment for disseminated tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of disseminating to other organs.
- Disseminated tuberculosis, particularly in immunocompetent individuals, can manifest in unusual ways, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old immunocompetent male presented with multiple, persistent subcutaneous abscesses over two months.
- Surgical intervention revealed Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) as the causative agent in the abscesses.
Findings:
- Subsequent investigations confirmed concurrent pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) through positive sputum cultures.
- The patient was diagnosed with disseminated haematogenous TB, specifically tuberculous gumma and pulmonary TB.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering disseminated tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent subcutaneous abscesses, even in immunocompetent patients.
- Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of complex TB presentations.
- Standard quadruple therapy is effective for disseminated haematogenous TB, including cutaneous manifestations like tuberculous gumma.
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