Masked invaders: A case series on uncommon manifestations of extrapulmonary tuberculosis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is a challenging clinical entity due to its diverse and often atypical presentations. This case series discusses five rare manifestations of EPTB: tubercular arthritis of the wrist, sternoclavicular joint tuberculosis, mandibular osteomyelitis, epididymo-orchitis with scrotal abscess, and tuberculosis-associated Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. All patients were immunocompetent and did not exhibit typical systemic symptoms. Diagnosis was established through a combination of imaging, histopathology, and molecular testing (CBNAAT/GeneXpert). The cases were successfully managed with anti-tubercular therapy (ATT), resulting in favourable outcomes. This report emphasises the necessity for high clinical suspicion, especially in endemic areas, and highlights EPTB's ability to mimic more common inflammatory or neoplastic conditions.
Source: Lung India
Authors: Robin Choudhary, Neeraj Sharma, Debaseesh SR Das, Kavita Sinha, Shipra Verma
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7165772966