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Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Study
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Paraspinal muscle tuberculosis is an uncommon presentation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Spinal tuberculosis can present as a paraspinal mass, often mimicking neoplastic processes.

Observation:

  • An 18-year-old male presented with a paraspinal mass highly suspicious for malignancy.
  • The mass originated from paraspinal tissues and muscles, invading cervical vertebrae C6 and C7.

Findings:

  • Biopsy confirmed the paraspinal mass as tuberculosis (TB).
  • The patient received successful treatment with anti-tuberculosis therapy.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of paraspinal masses, especially when malignancy is suspected.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate anti-TB treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in paraspinal TB.