CTICasesDisseminated Tuberculosis
Cite this case
[...]. Disseminated Tuberculosis. CTICases. Published May 12, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/tnqwt
Imaging findings
A 20-year-old patient presented with large abscess-like collections in the pelvis and paraspinal muscles, associated with osteolysis. Chest CT showed a miliary nodular pattern in the lungs.
Key takeaways
Disseminated TB can present with significant soft tissue involvement and abscess formation even in otherwise healthy, non-immunosuppressed individuals from endemic areas. TB should be considered in the differential for multi-focal abscesses and osteomyelitis.
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