A massive tuberculosis abscess at the erector spinae muscles and subcutaneous tissues in a young man
Other Title(s)
خراج درني هائل في العضلات الناصبة للظهر والأنسجة تحت الجلد عند رجل شاب
Joint Authors
al-Hinai, Mustafa Muhammad
al-Habsi, Hamdan Ahmad
al-Hattali, Muhammad Sayf
al-Sukaiti, Rashid
al-Shafie, Kawthar Taha
Hasan, Usamah
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 4 (30 Nov. 2013), pp.601-605, 5 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2013-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic granulomatous infection which can present in an atypical form.
Isolated muscle involvement is very rare.
We report a 25-year-old man who presented with a massive cystic swelling on the right side of his back, extending from the lower thoracic to the gluteal region.
He had a history of contact with a friend who was suspected of having TB.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed that the origin of the cyst was from the erector spinae muscles.
The result of a fluid aspirate showed acid fast bacilli.
The swelling disappeared after treatment with anti-tuberculous medications.
Muscular involvement in TB is very rare.
In our patient, the reports of an ultrasound and MRI confirmed isolated muscle and subcutaneous involvement without bony lesions.
This case is reported to increase physician awareness regarding soft tissue TB.
Although it is rare, similar cases may be seen in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Shafie, Kawthar Taha& al-Hinai, Mustafa Muhammad& al-Habsi, Hamdan Ahmad& al-Hattali, Muhammad Sayf& al-Sukaiti, Rashid& Hasan, Usamah. 2013. A massive tuberculosis abscess at the erector spinae muscles and subcutaneous tissues in a young man. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 4, pp.601-605.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-642398
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hasan, Usamah…[et al.]. A massive tuberculosis abscess at the erector spinae muscles and subcutaneous tissues in a young man. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 4 (Nov. 2013), pp.601-605.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-642398
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Shafie, Kawthar Taha& al-Hinai, Mustafa Muhammad& al-Habsi, Hamdan Ahmad& al-Hattali, Muhammad Sayf& al-Sukaiti, Rashid& Hasan, Usamah. A massive tuberculosis abscess at the erector spinae muscles and subcutaneous tissues in a young man. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2013. Vol. 13, no. 4, pp.601-605.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-642398
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 604-605
Record ID
BIM-642398