Abstract:
With the emergence of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, we
witnessed a higher incidence of disseminated and extrapulmonary
tuberculosis. The infection sites commonly include lymph nodes, pleura,
and osteoarticular areas, although any organ can be involved. Given the
atypical presentation of the extrapulmonary disease, it poses a
significant diagnostic challenge for the physicians; therefore, a high
index of suspicion should be maintained, particularly where tuberculosis
is endemic. Here we present a case of isolated chest wall tuberculosis
in an immunocompetent patient.