What pulmonologists need to know about extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Authors :: Natali D
Cloatre G
Brosset C
Verdalle P
Fauvy A
Massart JP
Vo Van Q
Gerard N
Dobler CC
Hovette P
Source :: Breathe (Sheffield, England) [Breathe (Sheff)] 2020 Dec; Vol. 16 (4), pp. 200216.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: 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.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: D. Natali has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: G. Cloatre has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: C. Brosset has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: P. Verdalle has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: A. Fauvy has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: J-P. Massart has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: Q. Vo Van has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: N. Gerard has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: C.C. Dobler has nothing to disclose. Conflict of interest: P. Hovette has nothing to disclose.<br /> (Copyright ©ERS 2021.)