title: Splenic abscess as a paradoxical response to chemotherapy in tuberculous pleural effusion.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Medicine, J. L. N. Medical College, Ajmer, India. dr.ramakantdixit@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ramakant
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dixit
authors.forename: Paras
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nuwal
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arya