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Vascular lesions in tuberculosis

T M Kolawole, B O Onadeko

    Diagnostic Imaging
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis can affect blood vessels, causing conditions like arteritis and pseudoaneurysms. Further vascular imaging is recommended to diagnose tuberculosis involvement in affected vessels.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern.
    • Vascular involvement in TB is less commonly recognized but can have severe consequences.

    Observation:

    • Four distinct cases of vascular tuberculosis are presented.
    • These include tuberculous adenitis with carotid arteritis, endometritis with aortic pseudoaneurysms, and para-aortic adenitis causing inferior vena cava occlusion.

    Findings:

    • Tuberculosis can manifest with diverse vascular pathologies, including arterial inflammation and aneurysms.
    • Inferior vena cava occlusion and liver miliary nodules were observed in some cases.
    • Angiography proved crucial in diagnosing vascular complications.

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    Implications:

    • Increased awareness and utilization of vascular imaging are necessary for diagnosing TB's vascular manifestations.
    • Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unexplained arteritis and aortitis.