Periorbital Tuberculosis: A Rare Case of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, cilt.33, sa.2, ss.313-316, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 33 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09273948.2024.2407460
- Dergi Adı: Ocular Immunology and Inflammation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.313-316
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Orbit, orbital tuberculosis, periorbital tuberculosis, tuberculosis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: Orbital/periorbital tuberculosis (TB) is an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary TB, presenting diagnostic challenges due to its varied clinical features that can mimic other diseases. This report aims to present a rare case of periorbital TB in a young man. Methods: Case report. Results: A 36-year-old man presented with painless left periorbital swelling and discharge following facial trauma. Despite initial treatment with antibiotics elsewhere, symptoms persisted. Imaging revealed a periorbital abscess with adjacent bone involvement. Microbiologic studies demonstrated Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex growth, confirming TB. There was no evidence of systemic TB. The patient received anti-tuberculosis therapy. At the 8-month follow-up, he remained symptom-free. Conclusion: Orbital/periorbital TB, although rare, should be taken into consideration in regions with high TB prevalence when dealing with chronic, non-resolving periorbital lesions. Advanced imaging and molecular diagnostics play crucial roles in confirming the diagnosis, especially given the low sensitivity of traditional culture methods for extrapulmonary TB.