Tuberculous splenomegaly with the hypersplenism syndrome; a case report |
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Authors: | MEREDITH H C EARLY J Q BECKER W |
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Affiliation: | 1 Departments of Internal Medicine and Surgery, University of Virginia Hospital, Chariottesville, Va.
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Abstract: | ![]() A case of tuberculous splenomegaly with leukopenia and anemia followingmiliary tuberculosis has been presented. Splenectomy was required after streptomycin failed to control the cytopenias, progressive emaciation, and splenic infection. However, following what appeared to be six weeks of marked improvement,the patient developed a fulminating tuberculous meningitis and died. Note: ACKNOWLEDGMENTThe authors are indebted to Dr. Byrd S. Leavell for his suggestions in the preparation of this paper. |
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