A rare complication of pulmonary tuberculosis

R. Raghava Sharma, K. Vishak Acharya, Vinaya Poornima

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Abstract

We report a case of lower leg deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a young patient without any risk factors. Patient also had concomitant severe pulmonary tuberculosis. The cause-effect relationship between pulmonary tuberculosis and DVT is discussed in this case with such a rare association with significant therapeutic implications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)179-181
Number of pages3
JournalJournal, Indian Academy of Clinical Medicine
Volume8
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 01-04-2007

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine(all)

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