Secondary Pyogenic Infection in MDR Pulmonary Tuberculosis - A Case Report

Dr. Ramanjaneyulu Rudravarapu, Dr. Raju S Iyer

Abstract: A 43 years old female patient was diagnosed with multi - drug resistance (MDR) tuberculosis on anti tubercular treatment (ATT). She presented with chief complaints of fever off and on since 4 months, shortness of breath for 3months, palpitations and pain in the right mid - axillary region for 4days, history of multiple pleural aspirations and multiple intercostal drain insertions (ICD). She presented to us with right ICD drain having seropurulent collection 25 - 50 ml daily. Clinical examination revealed decreased air entry over the right hemi - thorax. Chest x - ray and ct chest showed empyema with pleural thickening and atelectasis of adjacent lung noted in right hemi - thorax along with consolidation and air bronchogram noted in the right lower and medial lobe. The patient underwent right postero - lateral thoracotomy and done right lung decortication.

Keywords: Tuberculous empyema, Decortication

How to Cite?: Dr. Ramanjaneyulu Rudravarapu, Dr. Raju S Iyer, "Secondary Pyogenic Infection in MDR Pulmonary Tuberculosis - A Case Report", Volume 12 Issue 7, July 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1133-1138, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR23712204428, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR23712204428