Tuberculosis of Pubic Symphysis - A Case Report | [Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Tariq Sarfraz: Department of Pathology, Foundation University Medical College,Islamabad,Pakistan

2. Fizzah Alkarim: Department of Medicine, Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad Pakistan

3. Soman Nadim Iqbal: Department of Medicine, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan

4. Menal Aslam: Department of Medicine, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan

5. Saba Aneeqa: Department of Pathology, Foundation University Medical College,Islamabad,Pakistan

Abstract:

Tuberculosis is one of the major health issues in developing countries, including Pakistan, causing significant morbidity and mortality. As far as extra-pulmonary sites of tuberculosis are concerned, pubic symphysis is a relatively uncommon site. We are reporting a unique case of tuberculosis at this rare site. A 42-year-old female reported complaints of groin pain, fever and numbness in their legs for one day. After all the investigations, the patient was put on a quadruple Anti-Tuberculosis Therapy (ATT) according to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. The patient completed the ATT course for seven months and was symptom-free. She was advised to follow up on a CT scan after three months to look for a recurrence of the infection.

Page(s): 1879-1880

DOI: 10.51253/pafmj.v73i6.10802

Published: Journal: Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, Volume: 73, Issue: 6, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Tuberculosis , extra pulmonary tuberculosis , Contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging CEMRI , Pubic Symphysis

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