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Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV

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Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

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A patient with hypercoagulable state due to tuberculosis.

Pinto Lancelot Mark¹, P P Ashok, R B Deshpande

¹Department of Neurology, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai, India.

The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences

|March 26, 2009

Summary

Tuberculosis can cause severe neurological complications like status epilepticus and widespread thrombosis due to a pro-coagulant state. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Neurology
Hematology

Background:

A 55-year-old male presented with status epilepticus after prolonged fever.
This clinical presentation prompted an investigation into potential underlying causes.

Observation:

Pulmonary investigations revealed miliary opacities.
Thoracoscopic lung biopsy confirmed tuberculosis as the etiology.
The patient exhibited significant derangement in coagulation parameters.

Findings:

Diagnosis of disseminated tuberculosis.
Identification of a pro-coagulant state.
Evidence of widespread thrombosis.

Implications:

Highlights the potential for tuberculosis to manifest with severe neurological and thrombotic complications.
Underscores the importance of considering infectious etiologies in patients with unexplained seizures and coagulopathy.
Suggests a link between tuberculosis-induced inflammation and hypercoagulability.