September 11, 2025International Journal of Surgery Case ReportsOpen Access

Isolated splenic tuberculosis mimicking a solid splenic neoplasm in an immunocompetent patient: A surgical case report

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Isolated splenic tuberculosis was diagnosed in a 45-year-old woman, demonstrating favorable outcomes with treatment.
Histopathological examination revealed chronic granulomatous infection related to tuberculosis after surgery.
This case emphasizes the need for including isolated splenic tuberculosis in differential diagnoses for atypical splenic lesions.
Multidisciplinary management is crucial for timely diagnosis and optimal treatment, especially in TB-endemic regions.

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Case report uncovers isolated splenic tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, highlighting diagnostic challenges with similar-appearing neoplasms.

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Chege et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d418d4713b0b5dfea6440a https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111917

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Case report uncovers isolated splenic tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, highlighting diagnostic challenges with similar-appearing neoplasms.

Isolated splenic tuberculosis mimicking a solid splenic neoplasm in an immunocompetent patient: A surgical case report

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Isolated splenic tuberculosis mimicking a solid splenic neoplasm in an immunocompetent patient: A surgical case report

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