Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (May 2016)
Acute Bilateral Tuberculous Pneumonia in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Abstract
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a common infection associated with immunocompromised state. It usually presents with fibrosis or fibrocavitary lesions in the lung. We report a case of bilateral tuberculous pneumonia of acute presentation in a young lady who was being treated for systemic lupus erythematosus.
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