Bronchopleurocutaneous Fistula in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Author Information
Author(s): Siddiqui M. Azfar, Shameem Mohammad, Akhtar Jamal, Baneen Ummul, Bhargava Rakesh, Ahmed Zuber, Sharma Prakhar, Khan Nafees Ahmad
Primary Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hypothesis
Can pulmonary tuberculosis cause bronchopleurocutaneous fistula without empyema?
Conclusion
The case presents a unique instance of bronchopleurocutaneous fistula associated with pulmonary tuberculosis in the absence of empyema.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a positive sputum culture for acid-fast bacilli.
- Imaging revealed extensive fibrocavitatory changes in both lungs.
- The patient responded well to antitubercular drugs.
Takeaway
A 60-year-old man had a rare condition where a hole formed between his lung and skin due to tuberculosis, but he got better with treatment.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made using imaging techniques and laboratory tests.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 60-year-old male patient.
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