COLD ABSCESS
1
Q. 1 Most common cause of cold abscess of chest wall is‑
| A | Pott’s spine | |
| B |
TB abscesses of chest wall |
|
| C |
TB of ribs |
|
| D |
Intercostal lymphadenitis |
Q. 1
Most common cause of cold abscess of chest wall is‑
| A |
Pott’s spine |
|
| B |
TB abscesses of chest wall |
|
| C |
TB of ribs |
|
| D |
Intercostal lymphadenitis |
Ans.
A
Explanation:
Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Pott’s spine
- T-spine swelling causes paravertebral abscess which may further lead to Pott’s paraplegia, mediastinal abscess, Lumbar abscess.