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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) commonly causes fever of unknown origin, affecting various organ systems.
  • Splenic involvement in TB is typically seen in disseminated or miliary forms.
  • Isolated splenic tuberculosis is an exceptionally rare presentation.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old immunocompetent female presented with persistent high-grade fever and left hypochondrium pain.
  • Initial laboratory tests were inconclusive.
  • Abdominal ultrasonography and CT revealed splenomegaly with multiple hypoechoic lesions, with no other TB focus identified.

Findings:

  • Histopathological diagnosis confirmed isolated splenic tuberculosis via splenic fine needle aspiration cytology.
  • The patient had no signs of pulmonary or disseminated TB.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare presentations of tuberculosis.
  • Splenic fine needle aspiration is crucial for diagnosing isolated splenic TB.
  • Prompt anti-tubercular therapy leads to favorable outcomes in isolated splenic tuberculosis.