| Splenic abscess as a paradoxical response to chemotherapy in tuberculous pleural effusion. | |
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PMID: 20351962 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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We report a rare case of tuberculous pleural effusion that developed multiple splenic abscesses after antituberculosis chemotherapy. She responded to addition of oral corticosteroid to antituberculosis regimen. The relevant literature, regarding pathogenesis and clinical importance of recognizing a paradoxical response, is discussed. |
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Ramakant Dixit; Paras Nuwal; Manoj Arya |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Annals of thoracic medicine Volume: 5 ISSN: 1998-3557 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Thorac Med Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
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Created Date: 2010-03-30 Completed Date: 2011-07-14 Revised Date: 2013-05-29 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101280721 Medline TA: Ann Thorac Med Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 50-1 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine, J. L. N. Medical College, Ajmer, India. dr.ramakantdixit@gmail.com |
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