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  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Perianal tuberculosis is an uncommon presentation of tuberculosis.
  • It can be mistaken for a typical perianal abscess, delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of perianal tuberculosis initially presenting as a perianal abscess.
  • To highlight the importance of considering tuberculosis in non-healing perianal lesions.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a healthy 41-year-old male.
  • Surgical drainage of a perianal abscess.
  • Histopathological examination revealing necrotizing granulomatous inflammation and acid-fast bacilli.
  • Diagnosis of concurrent pulmonary tuberculosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient's perianal wound healed poorly after initial drainage.
  • Histology confirmed a mycobacterial infection.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis was subsequently diagnosed.
  • Full recovery was achieved after a six-month course of anti-tuberculosis medication.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of non-healing or recurrent perianal wounds.
  • Prompt identification and treatment of tuberculosis are essential for successful patient outcomes.