Isolated spontaneous primary tubercular erector spinae abscess: a case report and review of literature.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4184/asj.2015.9.2.276 and PMC identifier 4404544.
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Abstract
Isolated spontaneous primary tubercular erector spinae abscess in an immunocompetent patient is very rare. Here, we report such a case of 21-year-old female, which was successfully managed with timely diagnosis and intervention. Isolated primary tubercular abscess of erector spinae is a rare differential diagnosis of low back pain; however, it must be suspected in an endemic region for tuberculosis, especially when raised erythrocytic sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein are present. Excision along with anti tubercular therapy proved to be a successful strategy in our patient.