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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Analysis of ¹⁸FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Published on: September 5, 2017

Renal tuberculosis.

Raúl Carrillo-Esper¹, Lidia Moreno-Castañeda, Araceli Elizabeth Hernández-Cruz

¹Unidad de Terapia Intensiva, Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, México, D. F., Mexico. revistacma95@yahoo.com.mx

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Tuberculosis (TB) can affect the kidneys, a serious condition often presenting as a renal mass. Early diagnosis and treatment of renal TB are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Analysis of ¹⁸FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

Nephrology
Infectious Diseases
Pathology

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge with significant incidence and prevalence.
Renal tuberculosis (TB) represents the second most frequent extrapulmonary manifestation of TB.
Increasing TB epidemics correlate with a rise in renal TB cases.

Observation:

A 30-year-old female presented with symptoms including fever, cough, diaphoresis, and a right flank abdominal mass.
Imaging revealed right hydronephrosis, a dilated collector system, and diminished renal function.
A right nephrectomy was performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Findings:

Histopathological examination confirmed acid-fast mycobacteria, granulomas, and multinucleated Langhans-type giant cells.
These findings led to the diagnosis of renal tuberculosis.
The patient was initiated on anti-TB treatment.

Implications:

Renal TB must be considered in the differential diagnosis of renal masses.
Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are necessary due to the rising incidence of renal TB.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate anti-TB therapy are essential for managing renal TB effectively.