Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Young Pregnant Female : Challenges in Diagnosis and Management
Joint Authors
Maddineni, Manogna
Panda, Mukta
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2008, Issue 2008 (31 Dec. 2008), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2008-03-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
With the world becoming a global village, tuberculosis is no longer limited to endemic areas.
Our case emphasizes the impact of immigration on infectious disease epidemiology and challenges associated with diagnosis and treatment in pregnancy.
Case.
A 21-year-old Hispanic female presented in preterm labor and was found to be hypoxic.
Chest X-ray revealed a paratracheal mass which a CT scan confirmed.
PPD test was positive.
Bronchoalveolar lavage did not reveal acid-fast bacilli and biopsy revealed caseating granulomas.
Diagnosis and treatment were challenging due to constraints in radiological investigations, lack of initial evidence of acid-fast bacilli, and toxic profile of medications.
Due to her high risk, she was started on antituberculosis regimen.
The diagnosis was confirmed on Day 26 when Mycobacterium tuberculosis was isolated by DNA probe.
Conclusion.
A high index of suspicion is required to recognize the changing face and disease spectrum of tuberculosis and initiate treatment for better outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Maddineni, Manogna& Panda, Mukta. 2008. Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Young Pregnant Female : Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486440
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Maddineni, Manogna& Panda, Mukta. Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Young Pregnant Female : Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2008 (2008), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486440
American Medical Association (AMA)
Maddineni, Manogna& Panda, Mukta. Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Young Pregnant Female : Challenges in Diagnosis and Management. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2008. Vol. 2008, no. 2008, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486440
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486440