Parietal Thoracic Tuberculosis: A Report of Two Cases
Oussama Afandi, Amal Miqdadi, Nouhad Benmansour, Benslima Najwa
TL;DR
This paper reports two rare cases of tuberculosis affecting the chest wall and highlights the importance of considering this condition in endemic regions.
Contribution
The novelty lies in presenting two clinical cases of parietal thoracic tuberculosis and emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and combined treatment.
Findings
Parietal thoracic tuberculosis is rare and can affect immunocompetent individuals.
Surgical excision combined with medical treatment is effective in preventing recurrence.
Endemic context is a key factor in considering this diagnosis.
Abstract
Parietal thoracic tuberculosis is a rare localization of tuberculosis. It reaches the ribs and intercostal spaces due to hematogenous spread or direct transcutaneous inoculation. The diagnosis of tuberculosis must be evoked given the endemic context, even in immunocompetent patients. Surgical excision associated with medical treatment remains the best treatment in this case to avoid any local or distant recurrence.
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Taxonomy
TopicsInfectious Diseases and Tuberculosis · Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis · Head and Neck Anomalies