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Published on: July 10, 2009
Tuberculosis after renal transplantation: a case report
Omar Salem Khattab1, Omar Abdulwahid Theeb
1Renal Transplant Center, Medical City Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq. omarsalemk@yahoo.com
Summary
Renal transplant recipients face infection risks. A rare case showed pulmonary tuberculosis presenting as a supraglottic mass, successfully treated with tracheostomy and antituberculous therapy.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Renal transplant recipients (RTRs) require immunosuppression, increasing susceptibility to infections.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant opportunistic infection in RTRs.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old female RTR developed a supraglottic mass causing suffocation 1.7 years post-transplant.
- The mass was diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis.
Findings:
- The patient's condition improved with tracheostomy and standard antituberculous therapy.
- This supraglottic presentation of TB in an RTR is highly unusual.
Implications:
- Highlights the diverse and sometimes rare presentations of TB in immunocompromised patients.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering TB in RTRs with respiratory symptoms, even with atypical manifestations.
- Suggests prompt diagnosis and multimodal treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.
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