September 5, 2025Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets

Primary Tuberculous Intramuscular Abscess in a Diabetic Elderly Male: An Unusual Case Report

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ADAnju DinkarSanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences JSJitendra SinghUniversity of Limerick APAjay Kumar PatwaKing George's Medical University

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This case report highlights an unusual presentation of intramuscular tuberculosis in a diabetic patient, suggesting the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

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The patient showed significant improvement after 6 months of antituberculosis therapy, indicating effective treatment.
Imaging revealed multilobulated fluid collection in the thigh, consistent with an isolated intramuscular tb abscess.
Histopathological examination identified caseating granulomas, confirming the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
This unusual presentation emphasizes the importance of considering tb in high-risk populations, particularly those with diabetes.

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Dinkar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23922b210217d6477a2ff https://doi.org/10.2174/0118715265384910250721042045

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This case report highlights an unusual presentation of intramuscular tuberculosis in a diabetic patient, suggesting the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

Primary Tuberculous Intramuscular Abscess in a Diabetic Elderly Male: An Unusual Case Report

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Primary Tuberculous Intramuscular Abscess in a Diabetic Elderly Male: An Unusual Case Report

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