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Miliary tuberculosis with bilateral pneumothorax: a rare complication.

Niraj Sharma1, Praveen Kumar

  • 1Rajan Babu TB Hospital, Kingsway Camp, Delhi.

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|May 25, 2002
PubMed
Summary

A 15-year-old girl with persistent cough and fever developed bilateral pneumothorax, a rare complication. Prompt treatment with chest tubes and antitubercular therapy led to a full recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) can present with diverse and severe pulmonary complications.
  • Bilateral pneumothorax is an uncommon but critical manifestation of advanced TB.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old female presented with a five-month history of cough and fever, followed by acute breathlessness.
  • Chest imaging revealed miliary shadows and bilateral pneumothorax.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis, complicated by bilateral pneumothorax.
  • Management involved bilateral intercostal tube drainage and standard antitubercular treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering TB in adolescents with prolonged respiratory symptoms and imaging findings.

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  • Early recognition and aggressive management of pneumothorax in TB are crucial for favorable outcomes.