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01-10-2019 | Clinical Report

Tuberculous Bronchoesophageal Fistula in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Silent Assassin

Authors: Kanika Rana, Eishaan Kamta Bhargava, Vasun Batra, Nikhil Arora, Ravi Meher

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Tuberculosis, a global public health concern, is emerging as an important complication in children with nephrotic syndrome. We report a case of an adolescent with nephrotic syndrome who developed fatal miliary tuberculosis after initiation of steroid therapy, presenting as a bronchoesophageal fistula. The case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion prior to starting immunosuppressive therapy in pediatric patients of nephrotic syndrome.

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Title: Tuberculous Bronchoesophageal Fistula in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Silent Assassin
Authors: Kanika Rana
Eishaan Kamta Bhargava
Vasun Batra
Nikhil Arora
Ravi Meher
Publication date: 01-10-2019
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-017-1130-5

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Tuberculous Bronchoesophageal Fistula in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Silent Assassin

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