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Renal allograft tuberculosis.

Abstract
We present a case of miliary tuberculosis presenting as fever of unknown origin in an immunosuppressed patient following renal transplantation. Biopsy of the renal transplant revealed acid-fast bacilli histopathologically. Eye examination revealed bilateral choroidal tubercles. Recipients of kidney transplants with fever of undetermined aetiology should be investigated for tuberculosis and fundoscopy performed.
AuthorsA M Mansour
JournalTubercle (Tubercle) Vol. 71 Issue 2 Pg. 147-8 (Jun 1990) ISSN: 0041-3879 [Print] Scotland
PMID2219467 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Choroid Diseases (complications)
  • Female
  • Fever (etiology)
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy (adverse effects)
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Opportunistic Infections (complications)
  • Tuberculosis, Miliary (complications, diagnosis)
  • Tuberculosis, Ocular (complications)

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