Airway emergency in tuberculosis - 16/08/11
, J. Pickles b, J. Berry c, J.R. Salisbury d, R.D. Barker b, M. Ervine a
Corresponding author. Address: Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, 7th Floor, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK. Tel.: +44 1865 221226; fax: +44 1865 764192.Summary |
We report a case of acute fatal stridor in a patient newly diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. No evidence of direct airway encroachment was identified at autopsy. We review mechanisms by which tuberculosis may cause stridor and discuss the implications of co-existent HIV infection with reference to the recent literature. The report highlights the need for recognition of acute or evolving airway compromise as an uncommon manifestation of tuberculosis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Tuberculosis, Pulmonary, Airway obstruction, Critical care
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Vol 52 - N° 5
P. e147-e150 - mai 2006 Retour au numéro
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