Splenic abscess as a paradoxical response to chemotherapy in tuberculous pleural effusion.
We report a rare case of tuberculous pleural effusion that developed multiple splenic abscesses after antituberculosis chemotherapy. She responded to addition of oral corticosteroid to antituberculosis regimen. The relevant literature, regarding pathogenesis and clinical importance of recognizing a paradoxical response, is discussed.
Dixit
Ramakant
R
Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine, J. L. N. Medical College, Ajmer, India. dr.ramakantdixit@gmail.com
Nuwal
Paras
P
Arya
Manoj
M