Iqbal U J, Ashfaq Mt, Akhtar Z.
Extra pulmonary tuberculosis – a retrospective review at a high burden tertiary care hospital.
Biomedica Jan ;30(4):263-6.

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of poor countries and a major public health issue. In the recent years, there has been an increase in the occurrence of extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) world over. Very little data is available regarding the present situation of EPTB in our country. Objective: To describe the pattern and treatment outcomes of the extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) cases in a tertiary care hospital in a high burden tuberculosis country. Methodology: A retrospective study of 1158 cases was conducted at Gulab Devi Chest Hospital (GDH), the largest chest hospital in South East Asia. All cases diagnosed and treated as EPTB (diagnosed on histopathology and culture sensitivity) between January 2012 and December 2012 were included. Data was retrieved from medical records on demographics, clinical, laboratory findings and treatment outcome status. Results: A total of 1158 patients being treated were included in the study. Mean age was 29.7 S.D of ± 10.6 years. An overall male predominance was observed. Pleura were the most common site of EPTB in our patients following T.B of lymph nodes and bones. 82% of the patient completed their treatment. Conclusion: Our study concludes that Pleura are the most common site of EPTB detected in 47% of our patients followed by T.B of lymph nodes (32%) and bones (11%).

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