Introduction: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is the involvement of any organ, without demonstrated pulmonary involvement, as a consequence of the hematogenous/lymphatic dissemination of the Koch bacillus. Case presentation: Patient in the immediate postpartum period with clinical symptoms of gonalgia that was studied with magnetic resonance imaging showing intramedullary lesion in the distal region of the left femur. A CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis showed other lesions at the splenic level, without liver or lung involvement. A femoral diagnostic puncture was performed with evidence of granulomas with central necrosis. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis was interpreted and antifimic treatment was started with symptomatic improvement. Discussion: Extrapulmonary TB can impact the pleura, lymph nodes, urinary tract, osteoarticular system, central nervous system and abdomen. During pregnancy, the prevalence of extrapulmonary TB is low. Conclusion: Concomitant femoral and splenic TB in pregnant patients is a rare finding, which is why its analysis is of great importance. Arriving at a diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. Delayed diagnosis leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality.
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