Post liver transplant tuberculosis

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Rodrigues, LV (Author) Other; Gandara, J (Author) Other; Pires, J (Author) Other; Duarte R (Author) FMUP; Calvario, F (Author) Other; Dominguez, M (Author) Other; Carvalho, A (Author) Other; Seca, R (Author) Other

Journal

Title: BMJ Case Reports

Vol. 2009

ISSN: 1757-790X

Publisher: BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Indexing

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-009-7Y3

DOI: 10.1136/bcr.05.2009.1847

Abstract (EN): We report on a patient diagnosed with disseminated (hepatic and pulmonary) tuberculosis in the context of immunosuppression following liver transplant. During the administration of anti-tuberculosis drugs an abrupt elevation of liver enzymes was detected leading us to suspect drug toxicity rather than graft rejection. Nevertheless, careful surveillance and adjustment of serum levels of immunosuppressant drugs permitted continuance of tuberculosis treatment with no further side effects.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific