Inflammatory pseudotumor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Int J Infect Dis
; 12(6): 607-10, 2008 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Inflammatory pseudotumor is a relatively rare entity; originally identified in the lung, it has been described in multiple extrapulmonary anatomic locations. CASE REPORT We report on the unusual case of an inflammatory pseudotumor associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, which was initially mistaken for a renal malignancy both in clinical and radiological settings. We additionally present three brief reviews concerning (1) infectious agents postulated to induce morphological changes of an inflammatory pseudotumor; (2) mycobacterial pseudotumors; and (3) distinction from inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the renal pelvis.CONCLUSIONS:
The present case highlights the diagnostic importance of PCR-based detection of mycobacterial DNA in granulomatous tissue responses. It is of crucial importance that clinicians are aware of this unusual manifestation of mycobacterial infection to ensure that pertinent laboratory evaluation is employed and appropriate treatment is administered in order to avoid potential clinical implications.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose Renal
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Granuloma de Células Plasmáticas
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article