IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-3-18355 Original Research Paper CASE REPORT : MUSCULOSKELETAL TUBERCULOSIS PRESENTING AS THIGH SWELLING Gorji Dr. K.A.S.S.N.Kalyan Dr. March 2019 8 3 01 02 ABSTRACT

Skeletal muscle tuberculosis without underlying osseous or extra osseous involvement is an extremely rare presentation of tuberculosis. We present a case of isolated tubercular abscess of the adductor and Vastus compartments of thigh without an evident primary focus in a 55 year old immunocompetent male. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. The patient was managed by non dependent suction drainage under ATT coverage.