Miliary tuberculosis presenting as hepatic and renal failure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 67-year-old man developed hepatic and renal failure over a six-day period. Despite full supportive measures, he died on his 11th day of hospitalization with fulminant DIC and hepatic, renal, and respiratory failure. Postmortem examination revealed acid-fast bacilli in virtually all organ systems. Miliary tuberculosis should be considered as a potentially treatable cause of hepatic failure.
Medical subject headings
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Liver Diseases
- Tuberculosis, Hepatic
- Tuberculosis, Miliary
- Tuberculosis, Renal