Disseminated tuberculosis diagnosed first as leptospirosis in immunocompetent patient

Disseminated tuberculosis, mostly seen in immunocompromised patient, can affect several organs. The diagnosis can be difficult due to various clinical manifestations. A case of disseminated tuberculosis of lung and liver that develops acutely is rare especially in immunocompetent patient. Here, we p...

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Published in:Medical journal of Indonesia 2015-12, Vol.24 (4), p.252-6
Main Authors: Nelwan, Erni J., Kuniawan, Juferdy, Praptini, Mirna N., Pohan, Herdiman T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Disseminated tuberculosis, mostly seen in immunocompromised patient, can affect several organs. The diagnosis can be difficult due to various clinical manifestations. A case of disseminated tuberculosis of lung and liver that develops acutely is rare especially in immunocompetent patient. Here, we present a 42 year old immunocompetent woman with lung and hepatic tuberculosis which was confirmed by characteristics histopathological findings of the liver biopsy.
ISSN:0853-1773
2252-8083
DOI:10.13181/mji.v24i4.1266