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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly observed in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • HIV infection can facilitate Mycobacterium tuberculosis dissemination, particularly during seroconversion.
  • Untreated HIV poses a significant risk for severe and disseminated TB manifestations.

Observation:

  • A 22-year-old male with untreated HIV presented with respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis was diagnosed initially.
  • Complications arose from urethral catheterization, leading to hemorrhagic shock and prostate capsule perforation.

Findings:

  • Anatomopathological examination of the prostate revealed acid-resistant bacilli and extensive caseous necrosis.
  • Prostatic tuberculosis was confirmed as a complication of disseminated TB.
  • The patient required prostatectomy for bleeding control.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for unusual presentations of extrapulmonary TB in immunocompromised individuals.
  • It underscores the importance of considering TB in HIV-positive patients with diverse symptoms.
  • Management of complicated TB requires multidisciplinary approaches involving infectious disease, critical care, and surgical teams.