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An unusual case of late, isolated involvement of renal allograft with tuberculosis.

Authors :
Dalvi, Sayali
Bichu, Shrirang
Tilve, Parag
Source :
Indian Journal of Transplantation; Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p461-464, 4p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Tuberculosis is endemic in India, with a prevalence of 8%–13% in kidney transplant patients. Atypical presentations have been described in immunocompromised individuals, and we present an unusual and rare case of isolated tuberculous involvement of the kidney allograft presenting 6 years posttransplant. Our patient presented with fever, poor appetite, and malaise of very short duration without ongoing weight loss; a normal urine examination as well as ultrasonography of allograft, requiring positron emission tomography-computed tomography to determine the source of infection. A vigilant approach with a high degree of suspicion in this case led to early detection and good outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22120017
Volume :
17
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174847960
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijot.ijot_43_23