Ancient foe spectra: Case series of Mycobacterium tuberculosis presentations

Abstract

Abstract Extrapulmonary tuberculosis frequently eludes assessment through atypical presentations and constitute diagnostic challenges. High degree of suspicion with aids of GeneXpert MTB/RIF can clinch the diagnosis and avoid unnecessary consequences.

Keywords

• appendicitis
• chest wall abscess
• ganglion
• polymerase chain reaction
• tuberculosis