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Cir Cir 2010; 78 (5)

Renal tuberculosis

Carrillo-Esper R, Moreno-Castañeda L, Hernández-Cruz AE, Aguilar-Zapata DA

Language: Spanish
References: 24
Page: 442-447
PDF size: 361.68 Kb.


ABSTRACT

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 order to 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.


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