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Pulmonary and Peritoneal Tuberculosis Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Use : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Siegel, Marc O.
Tipirneni, Niharika
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The association between the use of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors and the increased risk of granulomatous infections, especially tuberculosis, has been well documented.
Given the rapidly expanding list of inflammatory conditions for which tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors are receiving FDA approval, the incidence of tuberculosis in this patient population has increased.
Despite heightened awareness by physicians, the diagnosis of tuberculosis can remain challenging, given that extrapulmonary sites of infection are more frequently involved.
We present a case of pulmonary and peritoneal tuberculosis in a gentleman being treated with a tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitor and discuss the diagnostic challenges of establishing the diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tipirneni, Niharika& Siegel, Marc O.. 2012. Pulmonary and Peritoneal Tuberculosis Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Use : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484023
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tipirneni, Niharika& Siegel, Marc O.. Pulmonary and Peritoneal Tuberculosis Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Use : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484023
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tipirneni, Niharika& Siegel, Marc O.. Pulmonary and Peritoneal Tuberculosis Associated with Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Inhibitor Use : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484023
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484023