Tuberculosis: a mimicker of malignancy
- Author:
Chethan R RAYKAR
;
Thet NAING
;
Panduru Venkata KISHORE
;
Vui Heng CHONG
- Publication Type:Journal article
- Keywords:
AntiTubercular drugs;
Hepatotoxicity;
Lung Cancer;
Malignancy
- MeSH:
Lung Neoplasm;
Neoplasms;
Antitubercular Agents
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2012;8(2):94-98
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tuberculosis infection remains an important cause of mortality. The clinical and radiological manifestations can be non-specific and resemble many other conditions, including malignancies. This could lead to diagnostic delay. We report the case of a 48-year-old woman with tuberculosis presenting with a right upper lobe mass manifesting as metastatic lung cancer. She also had liver cirrhosis secondary to chronic hepatitis B infection. She developed hepatitis two weeks into her tuberculosis treatment. Our case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in patients suspected to have underlying malignancy and to be aware of the potential adverse effects of treatment.
