Tuberculosis renal
Por:
Carrillo-Esper R., Moreno-Castañeda L., Hernández-Cruz A.E., Aguilar-Zapata D.A.
Publicada:
1 ene 2010
Categoría:
Surgery
Resumen:
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease with a high incidence and prevalence worldwide. Renal TB is the second most common extrapulmonary form of TB. The purpose of this report is to present the case of a patient with renal TB in orderto emphasize the importance of this disease. Clinical case: We report the case of a 30-year-old female who presented with fever, cough, diaphoresis and an abdominal right flank mass. Right hydronephrosis, dilated collector system and loss of renal function were documented. A right nephrectomy was performed. Histopathological exam revealed acid-fast mycobacteria, granulomas and multinucleated Langhans-type giant cells. Renal TB was diagnosed and anti-TB treatment was initiated. Conclusions: Renal TB is a disease whose incidence has increased in relation to the TB epidemic. Renal TB should be considered in the evaluation of renal masses.
Filiaciones:
Carrillo-Esper R.:
Unidad de Terapia Intensiva, Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, México, D. F, Aruba
Moreno-Castañeda L.:
Residente de Segundo Año de Medicina Interna, Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, México, D. F, Aruba
Hernández-Cruz A.E.:
Residente de Segundo Año de Urgencias Médico- Quirúrgicas, Hospital General de Durango, Durango, Mexico
Aguilar-Zapata D.A.:
Residente de Segundo Año de Medicina Interna, Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, México, D. F, Aruba
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