Splenic Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Abstract

The bacillus Koch (BK) is the root cause of the Tuberculosis infection, which is an infectious disease with human to human transmission. It is a major public health problem. Splenic tuberculosis remains very rare, and is often evocative of immunodepression. The Clinical appearance is highly variable but non-specific; splenomegaly may be present in the majority of cases. Ultrasound and abdominal CT scans play a major role. Bacteriological and sometimes histological evidence is required. The treatment is essentially medical: anti bacillary agents.