Disseminated tuberculosis leading to surgical emergency: A case report
Author(s): Dr. Sai Suraj Kotera, Dr. Chaithanya J and Dr. Rajagopalan S
Abstract: Tuberculosis remains one of the most fatal diseases in the world, but treatable on early diagnosis. Disseminated tuberculosis can involve several organs and clinically present with a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Early diagnosis and timely initiation of proper treatment is of great importance in preventing the later complications of the disease. We report a case with disseminated tuberculosis who exhibited a wide spectrum of extra-pulmonary involvement. Simultaneous involvement of pulmonary, skeletal and gastrointestinal system leading to a surgical emergency is uncommon and managed successfully. This paper highlights the diverse clinical presentation of disseminated tuberculosis and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Sai Suraj Kotera, Dr. Chaithanya J, Dr. Rajagopalan S. Disseminated tuberculosis leading to surgical emergency: A case report. Int J Surg Sci 2020;4(1):361-363. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/surgery.2020.v4.i1g.363