Splenic abscess as a paradoxical response to chemotherapy in tuberculous pleural effusion
Annals of Thoracic Medicine. 2010; 5 (1): 50-51
in English
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ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of tuberculous pleural effusion that developed multiple splenic abscesses after antituberculosis chemotherapy. She responded to addition of oral corticosteroid to antituberculosis regimen. The relevant literature, regarding pathogenesis and clinical importance of recognizing a paradoxical response is discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pleural Effusion
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Tuberculosis, Pleural
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Antitubercular Agents
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ann. Thorac. Med.
Year:
2010
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