Author: Al Argan, Reem J.; Al Elq, Abdulmohsen H.
Title: Tuberculosis-associated Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report Document date: 2018_8_14
ID: q9z0wb7j_13
Snippet: The rare association between ITP and TB has not been well documented in the literature. The second presentation of the patient with lower lung field TB can also easily be confused with lower lung field pneumonia. [11] Prognosis is highly dependent on the early recognition of the disease and the prompt initiation of anti-TB medications, which, unfortunately, was not achieved in this case due to late diagnosis. In a study from Saudi Arabia, [3] all.....
Document: The rare association between ITP and TB has not been well documented in the literature. The second presentation of the patient with lower lung field TB can also easily be confused with lower lung field pneumonia. [11] Prognosis is highly dependent on the early recognition of the disease and the prompt initiation of anti-TB medications, which, unfortunately, was not achieved in this case due to late diagnosis. In a study from Saudi Arabia, [3] all TB patients initially had a poor platelet count response to steroid, but the platelet count returned to normal level 2-6 weeks after oral prednisone was combined with anti-TB medications.
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