Asian Spine J.  2015 Apr;9(2):276-280. 10.4184/asj.2015.9.2.276.

Isolated Spontaneous Primary Tubercular Erector Spinae Abscess: A Case Report and Review of Literature

• Garg B
• Pannu CD
• Poudel RR
• Morey V

• KMID: 2270172
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4184/asj.2015.9.2.276

Abstract

Isolated spontaneous primary tubercular erector spinae abscess in an immunocompetent patient is very rare. Here, we report such a case of 21-year-old female, which was successfully managed with timely diagnosis and intervention. Isolated primary tubercular abscess of erector spinae is a rare differential diagnosis of low back pain; however, it must be suspected in an endemic region for tuberculosis, especially when raised erythrocytic sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein are present. Excision along with anti tubercular therapy proved to be a successful strategy in our patient.

Keyword

Erythrocytic sedimentation rate; C-reactive protein

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
C-Reactive Protein
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Low Back Pain
Tuberculosis
Young Adult
C-Reactive Protein