Disseminated Tuberculosis Presenting As Massive Splenomegaly And Hypoadrenalism
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Disseminated tuberculosis involves almost all organs but clinical manifestations may be obscure till late in the disease. We report the case of a 65 year old malnourished male who presented with fever , abdominal pain, weight loss , pallor ,massive splenomegaly, hypotension ,hyponatremia , in whom bone marrow trephine biopsy showed necrotising granuloma who responded well to anti tuberculosis treatment and steroids.
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Kamalasanan . C. G.
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