Abstract |
The pattern of tuberculosis has changed and in recent years: extrapulmonary tuberculosis has become more common, especially in immuno-compromised individuals. A case of primary intestinal tuberculosis in a patient with kidney transplant is reported. The patient presented with persistent fever and right-sided abdominal pain. Histopathology of colonic tissue showed granulomatous inflammation containing acid fast bacilli, and culture of the tissue grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Clinical improvement occurred after institution of appropriate anti-tubercular treatment.
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Authors | N Ahsan, R L Blanchard, M L Mai |
Journal | Clinical transplantation
(Clin Transplant)
Vol. 9
Issue 4
Pg. 349-52
(Aug 1995)
ISSN: 0902-0063 [Print] Denmark |
PMID | 7579745
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Abdominal Pain
- Adult
- Antitubercular Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Colonic Diseases
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Female
- Fever
- Humans
- Ileal Diseases
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Immunocompromised Host
- Kidney Transplantation
- Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
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