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Tuberculosis presenting as a 'swollen calf'.

Deevia Kotecha1, Mini Sardar1, Mark David Latimer2,3

  • 1University of Leicester Medical School, Leicester, UK.

BMJ Case Reports
|November 25, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis can affect leg muscles, causing swelling. This case highlights a rare Mycobacterium tuberculosis abscess in the tibialis anterior muscle of an elderly man.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can manifest in diverse anatomical locations.
  • Muscle abscesses are uncommon presentations of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Observation:

  • An 83-year-old male presented with unilateral swelling of the left lower leg.
  • Clinical examination revealed localized edema and tenderness over the anterior compartment of the tibia.

Findings:

  • Imaging studies, including ultrasound and MRI, confirmed a focal abscess within the tibialis anterior muscle.
  • Aspiration and subsequent microbiological analysis identified Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the causative agent.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of leg swelling, even in the absence of typical pulmonary symptoms.
  • Early recognition and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for managing musculoskeletal tuberculosis and preventing complications.
  • Further research into the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of extrapulmonary musculoskeletal TB is warranted.