Bhatty, Shiraz MPrakash, Jeewan SJohn, Bobby2016-02-082016-02-082011-01Bhatty Shiraz, Prakash Jeewan S, John Bobby. Primary Tuberculous Abscess of Vastus Lateralis Muscle.JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2011 Jan-Mar; 13(1): 37-38http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/172013Skeletal muscle tuberculosis without underlying osseous or extra osseous involvement is an extremely rare presentation of tuberculosis. We present a case of isolated tubercular abscess of the vastus lateralis muscle without an evident primary focus in a 52 year old immunocompetent male. The diagnosis was confirmed by histological examination. The patient showed marked improvement with a standard fourdrug regimen.enuberculosisSkeletal MuscleVastus LateralisArticle