Tuberculous Cervical Lymphadenitis (Scrofula) Associated with Massive Pleural Effusion in an Immunocompetent Adult: A Rare Presentation of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Confirmed by GeneXpert MTB/RIF
Background: Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis (scrofula) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, although its coexistence with massive pleural effusion is uncommon and may delay diagnosis because of its nonspecific clinical presentation. We report the case of a 47-year-old man presenting with a large r...