[Multifocal tuberculosis (palpebral and pleural) in an immunocompetent woman].

INTRODUCTION

Tuberculosis of the eyelid and its development in the setting of multifocal tuberculosis is exceptionally rare.

CASE REPORT: The authors report a new observation of multifocal tuberculosis in a non-immunosuppressed woman of 28 years with histologically confirmed pleural and palpebral involvement. A paradoxical reaction was seen following the initiation of anti-tuberculous treatment with appearance of new manifestations (thoracic cold abscesses).

CONCLUSION

The authors draw attention to this rare localisation and to the paradoxical reactions during treatment, emphasising the need for early diagnosis to avoid local and remote complications.