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Mycobacterium tuberculosis aortic graft infection with recurrent hemoptysis: a case report

Authors: Olivier Clerc, Katia Jaton, Guy Prod'hom, Ludwig Von Segesser, Vincent Greloz, Gilbert Greub

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Mycobacterium tuberculosis may cause a large variety of clinical presentations due to its ability to disseminate by contiguity or hematogenously. Tuberculosis may remain undiagnosed for years due to the chronic course of the disease, with potentially life-threatening long-term complications.

Case presentation

In this case report, we describe a tuberculous aortic graft infection in a 72-year-old man documented by polymerase chain reaction and cultures. The patient presented with three episodes of hemoptysis following a remote history of miliary tuberculosis. The infection was treated by graft replacement and prolonged antimycobacterial therapy.

Conclusion

Tuberculous infection of a vascular graft is an uncommon complication, but should be considered in patients with an intravascular device and a history of previous tuberculosis, especially when hematogenous spread may have occurred a few months after surgery, or when an active mycobacterial infection is present in close proximity to the graft.

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Title: Mycobacterium tuberculosis aortic graft infection with recurrent hemoptysis: a case report
Authors: Olivier Clerc
Katia Jaton
Guy Prod'hom
Ludwig Von Segesser
Vincent Greloz
Gilbert Greub
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-233

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis aortic graft infection with recurrent hemoptysis: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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