[Multifocal tubercular osteitis in a female patient infected with the human immunodeficiency virus].

Abstract

We discuss the case of a 22-year-old female, carrying of antibodies to against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), who developed several tumors on different bone localizations, which corresponded to plurifocal bone tuberculosis. We reviewed multifocal bone tuberculosis reports in the literature. The exceptionally of this case in underlined and the relationship between this atypical clinical presentation and immunodeficiency in discussed.

• Authors: T Gros, V Soriano, E Gabarre, J Tor, M Sabriá
• Journal: Revista clinica espanola (Rev Clin Esp) Vol. 191 Issue 1 Pg. 35-7 (Jun 1992) ISSN: 0014-2565 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Osteítis tuberculosa multifocal en una paciente infectada por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana.
• PMID: 1631360 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• HIV Infections (complications, diagnosis)
• HIV-1
• Humans
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis (isolation & purification)
• Opportunistic Infections (complications, diagnosis)
• Osteitis (complications, diagnosis)
• Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular (complications, diagnosis)