Tuberculous Sinus: Gluteal Region Following Drainage of Pyogenic Abscess: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a rare form of cutaneous TB and constitutes only about 0.11% to 2.5% of all patients with skin diseases. We had a case of 20yr old girl who presented with swelling in the gluteal region and pain. FNAC did not show the evidence of epithelioid cells/ granulomas.Incision and drainage of the abscess was done. The sinus tract was excised. The HPE of the sinus tract showed the presence of tuberculosis. Keywords: Gluteal abscess, TB gluteal abscess.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Gopinath K. V, Dr. Swarnagowri B. N
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