Co-existence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Interstitial Lung Disease in a Patient of Connective Tissue Disorder: A Case Report
Pulmonary involvement is common in patients with systemic sclerosis. The most common underlying histology is Non Specific Interstitial Pneumonia (NSIP). Disrupted immunity from the disease or associated medication may render such patients prone to develop tuberculosis infection. A 55-year-old female...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/13623/43556_F(SL)_CE[Ra1]_(SHU)_PF1(ShG_SHU)_GC(Su_KM)_PN(SL).pdf |