RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 What pulmonologists need to know about extrapulmonary tuberculosis
JF Breathe
JO Breathe
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 200216
DO 10.1183/20734735.0216-2020
VO 16
IS 4
A1 Natali, Delphine
A1 Cloatre, Georges
A1 Brosset, Christian
A1 Verdalle, Pierre
A1 Fauvy, Alain
A1 Massart, Jean-Pierre
A1 Vo Van, Quy
A1 Gerard, Nelly
A1 Dobler, Claudia C.
A1 Hovette, Philippe
YR 2020
UL http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/16/4/200216.abstract
AB Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) can affect all organs. Its diagnosis is often challenging, especially when the lung is not involved. Some EPT locations, such as when the central nervous system is involved, are a medical emergency, and some have implications for treatment options and length. This review describes clinical features of EPT, diagnostic tests and treatment regimens.Extrapulmonary tuberculosis can affect any organ, can be potentially life threatening or disabling, poses diagnostic difficulties and may change the type and length of treatment. Looking for concomitant pulmonary tuberculosis is essential. https://bit.ly/2YEaRVb