Korean J Gastroenterol.
2011 Jun;57(6):379-383. 10.4166/kjg.2011.57.6.379.
A Case of Tuberculous Peritonitis Developed during Chemotherapy for Tuberculous Pleurisy as Paradoxical Response
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. osbbang@paik.ac.kr
- KMID: 1792804
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2011.57.6.379
Abstract
- After the start of anti-tuberculous treatment, paradoxical worsening of tuberculous lesions has been described. However, abdominal tuberculosis as paradoxical response is relatively rare. This report describes the 26-year-old female who suffered from peritoneal tuberculosis while treating tuberculous pleurisy with anti-tuberculous medications. It was considered as paradoxical response, rather than treatment failure or else. She was successfully managed with continuing initial anti-tuberculous medications. When a patient on anti-tuberculous medications is presented with abdominal symptoms, the possibility of paradoxical response should be considered to avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, which may result in more suffering of the patient. Herein, we report a case of peritoneal tuberculosis as paradoxical response while treating tuberculous pleurisy.
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