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Renal allograft tuberculosis.

A M Mansour1

  • 1University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 77550.

Tubercle
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
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Miliary tuberculosis can present as fever of unknown origin in kidney transplant recipients. Early investigation, including fundoscopy, is crucial for diagnosing this opportunistic infection in immunosuppressed patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Immunosuppression post-renal transplantation increases susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
  • Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a common diagnostic challenge in transplant recipients.

Observation:

  • A case of miliary tuberculosis (TB) is presented in an immunosuppressed patient after renal transplantation.
  • Histopathological examination of the renal transplant biopsy revealed acid-fast bacilli.
  • Ophthalmological examination identified bilateral choroidal tubercles.

Findings:

  • Miliary tuberculosis can manifest as FUO in kidney transplant recipients.
  • Acid-fast bacilli confirmed TB in the renal transplant biopsy.
  • Choroidal tubercles are a significant ocular finding in disseminated TB.

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Implications:

  • Kidney transplant recipients with FUO require prompt investigation for tuberculosis.
  • Fundoscopy is an essential diagnostic tool for detecting ocular manifestations of TB in this population.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment of TB are critical to prevent graft loss and systemic complications.