Giant gluteal mass of tuberculosis origin
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a common pathology in TB-endemic areas and is not unique in developed countries in immigrants or immunosuppressed individuals. Case Report: This study reports a case of giant tuberculous abscess. This is about a 56 years old man with no particular history who consults for a gluteal mass of progressive installation over 3 years in a context of apyrexia with general state preservation. Discussion: The bacteriological examination and culture in the environment LOWENSTEIN and JENSEN and histological study confirmed the diagnosis, the patient benefited from excision and surgical drainage associated with anti-bacillary medical treatment for 10 months, and the evolution has been favorable. Conclusion: The diagnosis of extra-pulmonary TB is often difficult. This case has been reported to increase physicians' awareness of soft tissue TB. Although it is rare, doctors may encounter similar cases in the future.
Authors and Affiliations
Mounir Rhounimi, Amine Azirar, Grimi Talal, Moustapha Mahfoud, Mohamed Saleh Berrada
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