Exotic associations and presentations of an age old disease: spectrum of tuberculosis in a developing country

Sujata Jetley; Zeeba S. Jairajpuri; Mukta Pujani; Sabina Khan

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161818

Authors

Sujata Jetley Department of Pathology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Zeeba S. Jairajpuri Department of Pathology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Mukta Pujani Department of Pathology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
Sabina Khan Department of Pathology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161818

Keywords:

Tuberculosis, Associations, Presentation, Developing country

Abstract

Background:To create an awareness of the associations of tuberculosis with various other infections and its atypical clinical manifestations is important especially in regions where tuberculosis continues to be a major public health problem.

Methods: This was an observational study of tubercular cases received in the Department of Pathology during the period January 2014 to January 2015.

Results: A case series of exotic associations of tuberculosis, along with two cases at unusual sites, not suspected clinically, subsequently diagnosed by pathological examination and ancillary techniques.

Conclusions: Tuberculosis continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially in the developing world. This series of cases goes to demonstrate the seemingly endless forms and presentations of this age-old disease and the importance of timely diagnosis and specific treatment.

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