Rev Pneumol Clin
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Pott's disease, or tuberculosis of the spine, is the most common osteoarticular tuberculosis. Among them, dorsolumbar impairment is predominant. The authors report the case of a patient with a huge cold lumbar abscess associated with Pott's disease. ⋯ A scan or MRI of the spine was not carried out. Examination of the tissue sample and drainage of the abscess confirmed the tubercular origin. Treatment with tuberculostatic drugs for 12 months associated with immobilisation resulted in a cure with sequelae of mild kyphoscoliosis vertebral statics.