Paraspinal mass lesion on chest x-ray

Case contributed by Garth Kruger
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Routine chest study pre-employment.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Paraspinal density at the thoracolumbar junction.

Case Discussion

Biopsy under CT guidance confirmed acid fast bacilli. Paraspinal mass from tuberculosis of the spine.

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