Disseminated tuberculosis with lymphatic, splenic and scrotal abscesses: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Disseminated tuberculosis can involve several organs and clinically present with a potpourri of signs and symptoms. Early diagnosis and timely initiation of proper treatment are of great importance in preventing the later complications of the disease.


METHODS
We report a case with disseminated tuberculosis who exhibited a wide spectrum of extrapulmonary involvement. The present case had lung and lymph node tuberculosis with abscess formation and remained undiagnosed for two years. Thereafter, multiple splenic abscesses developed that necessitated splenectomy, and at the final stage, he presented with scrotal abscesses.


CONCLUSIONS
This paper highlights the diverse clinical appearances of disseminated tuberculosis and the significant importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Ayaslioglu
Ergin
E
Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Kirikkale University School of Medicine, 71100, Kirikkale, Turkey. eayasli@yahoo.com
Basar
Halil
H
Duruyurek
Nihal
N
Kalpaklioglu
Fusun
F
Gocmen
Sedef
S
Erturk
Arzu
A
Yilmaz
Sinasi
S