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[Tuberculosis in patients with malignant neoplasms].

J Fukushige, K Maruyama, H Kawakami

    Gan No Rinsho. Japan Journal of Cancer Clinics
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis (TB) affects 1.5% of cancer patients, particularly those with thymoma or Hodgkin's disease. Immunodeficient cancer patients require careful monitoring for severe TB infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pathology

    Context:

    • Cancer patients often experience immunodeficiency, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant concern in immunocompromised populations.
    • This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of TB in patients with malignant neoplasms.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the incidence of tuberculosis in patients with cancer.
    • To characterize the clinical presentation and severity of TB in cancer patients.
    • To highlight the importance of TB screening and management in oncology settings.

    Summary:

    • Autopsy data revealed TB in 1.5% of 810 cancer patients (1972-1985), aged 40-80, irrespective of cancer type.
    • M. tuberculosis was detected in sputum/bronchial mucus of 8 out of 481 surgically treated patients.
    • Tuberculosis was severe and generalized in patients with malignant thymoma or Hodgkin's disease, with notable bacterial growth in macrophages.

    Impact:

    • Findings underscore the need for heightened vigilance regarding tuberculosis in immunocompetent cancer patients.
    • Early detection and management of TB are crucial for improving outcomes in this vulnerable population.
    • Understanding the altered intracellular environment in immunodeficient cancer patients may offer insights into TB pathogenesis.

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