Cold Abscess of the Thigh in an Infant

Authors

  • D Mishra Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
  • A Mohta Department of Pediatric Surgery Maulana Azad Medical College Delhi
  • P Arora Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi

Keywords:

Abscess, child, tuberculosis

Abstract

Local and minor adverse reactions to diphtheria–pertussis–tetanus (DPT) vaccination are usually mild and appear within 48 hours of vaccination. We herein report a rare association with intramuscular DPT injection and discuss pertinent issues. Primary tuberculous abscess was the final diagnosis.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11035

Kathmandu University Medical Journal Vol.11(1) 2013: 86-87

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2014-09-09

How to Cite

Cold Abscess of the Thigh in an Infant. (2014). Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 11(1), 86-87. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11035

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2013)

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Case Reports

How to Cite

Cold Abscess of the Thigh in an Infant. (2014). Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 11(1), 86-87. https://doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v11i1.11035