Splenic Tuberculosis: A Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin Report of Two Cases

Authors

  • Ahmedul Kabir Dhaka Medical College
  • Aparna Das Dhaka Medical College
  • Mahmudul Hassan Banna Dhaka Medical College Hospital
  • Baharul Minnat Renata LTD
  • H A M Nazmul Ahasan Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Keywords:

TB, Splenic tuberculosis, Splenomegaly

Abstract

Tuberculosis of spleen is an extremely rare clinical entity. It often poses diagnostic difficulties as microbiological confirmation of diagnosis is not easy. We encountered two casas who presented with prolong fever but no other symptoms. Laboratory data provided no specific information for diagnosis. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed splenomegaly with multiple small hypoechoic lesions within the spleen. A diagnosis of isolated splenic tuberculosis was confirmed after a splenic puncture and histopathological examination.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i1.14586

J MEDICINE 2013; 14 : 88-90

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Author Biographies

Ahmedul Kabir, Dhaka Medical College

Associate Professor, Medicine

Aparna Das, Dhaka Medical College

Assistant Professor, Medicine

Mahmudul Hassan Banna, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Honorary Medical officer, Dept. of Medicine

Baharul Minnat, Renata LTD

Medical Affairs Division

H A M Nazmul Ahasan, Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Professor, Medicine

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Published

2013-04-15

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Splenic Tuberculosis: A Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin Report of Two Cases. (2013). Journal of Medicine, 14(1), 88-90. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i1.14586

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Reports

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How to Cite

Splenic Tuberculosis: A Cause of Pyrexia of Unknown Origin Report of Two Cases. (2013). Journal of Medicine, 14(1), 88-90. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v14i1.14586