Case Reports
A challenging diagnosis of pyrexia of unknown origin: isolated iliac tuberculous lymphadenitis complicated by psoas abscess
Authors:
W. K. M. N. U. Wanniarachchi ,
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, LK
W. R. A. M. Pemasiri,
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, LK
C. L. Munagama,
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, LK
A. G. H. Sugathapala,
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, LK
M. N. N. Masaima
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila, LK
Abstract
Pyrexia of unknown origin is a challenge in clinical practice. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is considered a common cause for pyrexia of unknown origin which has a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, culminating in delayed diagnosis. However, due to its treatable nature and good prognosis, a high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose atypical presentations. This case report elaborates isolated involvement of iliac lymph node in tuberculosis which is a rare presentation of tuberculous lymphadenitis.
How to Cite:
Wanniarachchi, W.K.M.N.U., Pemasiri, W.R.A.M., Munagama, C.L., Sugathapala, A.G.H. and Masaima, M.N.N., 2021. A challenging diagnosis of pyrexia of unknown origin: isolated iliac tuberculous lymphadenitis complicated by psoas abscess. Anuradhapura Medical Journal, 15(1), pp.23–25. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v15i1.7687
Published on
15 Aug 2021.
Peer Reviewed
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