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Tuberculosis is a communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. The study's primary objective is to compare conventional methods such as acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture and microscopy with rapid diagnostic methods. The secondary objective is to compare histopathological and microbiological findings in suspected patients with tubercular lymphadenitis. A total of 111 samples (August 2018 to September 2019) of lymph nodes were processed for AFB microscopy, AFB cultures, drug-susceptibility testing (DST), histopathology, and Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)/resistance to Rifampin (RIF) assays. Out of 111 lymph node samples, 6 (5.4%) were positive for AFB smear microscopy, 84 (75.6%) were positive for AFB culture, 80 (70.7%) were positive on Gene Xpert, and 102 (91.8%) were indicative of tuberculosis for histopathology studies. Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) culture positivity was 84 (75.6%) higher than solid Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) culture 74 (66.6%). Positive cultures underwent phenotypic DST. Two cases were Multidrug-resistant (MDR) on DST, while three cases were Rifampicin resistant on Gene Xpert. The sensitivity of Genexpert was (62%) against the conventional AFB culture method. The poor performance of conventional lymphadenitis diagnostic methods requires early and accurate diagnostic methodology. Xpert MTB/RIF test can help in the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB cases. Nonetheless, rapid and conventional methods should be used for complete isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.(AU)

A tuberculose é uma doença transmissível com altas taxas de morbimortalidade nos países em desenvolvimento. O objetivo principal do estudo é comparar métodos convencionais, como cultura de bacilo álcool-ácido resistente (BAAR) e microscopia, com métodos de diagnóstico rápido. O objetivo secundário é comparar os achados histopatológicos e microbiológicos em pacientes com suspeita de linfadenite tubercular. Um total de 111 amostras (agosto de 2018 a setembro de 2019) de gânglios linfáticos foi processado para microscopia de AFB, culturas de AFB, teste de susceptibilidade a drogas (DST), histopatologia e Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)/ensaios de resistência à rifampicina (RIF). Das 111 amostras de linfonodos, 6 (5,4%) foram positivas para baciloscopia de AFB, 84 (75,6%) foram positivas para cultura de AFB, 80 (70,7%) foram positivas para o GeneXpert e 102 (91,8%) foram indicativas de tuberculose para estudos histopatológicos. A positividade da cultura do tubo indicador de crescimento de micobactérias (MGIT) foi 84 (75,6%), maior que a cultura sólida de Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ), 74 (66,6%). As culturas positivas foram submetidas a DST fenotípico. Dois casos eram multirresistentes (MDR) ao DST, enquanto três casos eram resistentes à rifampicina no GeneXpert. A sensibilidade do GeneXpert foi 62% contra o método convencional de cultura AFB. O fraco desempenho dos métodos convencionais de diagnóstico de linfadenite requer metodologia de diagnóstico precoce e precisa. O teste Xpert MTB/RIF pode ajudar no tratamento de casos de tuberculose multirresistente. No entanto, métodos rápidos e convencionais devem ser usados para o isolamento completo do Mycobacterium tuberculosis.(AU)

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Tuberculosis is a communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. The study's primary objective is to compare conventional methods such as acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture and microscopy with rapid diagnostic methods. The secondary objective is to compare histopathological and microbiological findings in suspected patients with tubercular lymphadenitis. A total of 111 samples (August 2018 to September 2019) of lymph nodes were processed for AFB microscopy, AFB cultures, drug-susceptibility testing (DST), histopathology, and Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)/resistance to Rifampin (RIF) assays. Out of 111 lymph node samples, 6 (5.4%) were positive for AFB smear microscopy, 84 (75.6%) were positive for AFB culture, 80 (70.7%) were positive on Gene Xpert, and 102 (91.8%) were indicative of tuberculosis for histopathology studies. Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) culture positivity was 84 (75.6%) higher than solid Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) culture 74 (66.6%). Positive cultures underwent phenotypic DST. Two cases were Multidrug-resistant (MDR) on DST, while three cases were Rifampicin resistant on Gene Xpert. The sensitivity of Genexpert was (62%) against the conventional AFB culture method. The poor performance of conventional lymphadenitis diagnostic methods requires early and accurate diagnostic methodology. Xpert MTB/RIF test can help in the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB cases. Nonetheless, rapid and conventional methods should be used for complete isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

A tuberculose é uma doença transmissível com altas taxas de morbimortalidade nos países em desenvolvimento. O objetivo principal do estudo é comparar métodos convencionais, como cultura de bacilo álcool-ácido resistente (BAAR) e microscopia, com métodos de diagnóstico rápido. O objetivo secundário é comparar os achados histopatológicos e microbiológicos em pacientes com suspeita de linfadenite tubercular. Um total de 111 amostras (agosto de 2018 a setembro de 2019) de gânglios linfáticos foi processado para microscopia de AFB, culturas de AFB, teste de susceptibilidade a drogas (DST), histopatologia e Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)/ensaios de resistência à rifampicina (RIF). Das 111 amostras de linfonodos, 6 (5,4%) foram positivas para baciloscopia de AFB, 84 (75,6%) foram positivas para cultura de AFB, 80 (70,7%) foram positivas para o GeneXpert e 102 (91,8%) foram indicativas de tuberculose para estudos histopatológicos. A positividade da cultura do tubo indicador de crescimento de micobactérias (MGIT) foi 84 (75,6%), maior que a cultura sólida de Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ), 74 (66,6%). As culturas positivas foram submetidas a DST fenotípico. Dois casos eram multirresistentes (MDR) ao DST, enquanto três casos eram resistentes à rifampicina no GeneXpert. A sensibilidade do GeneXpert foi 62% contra o método convencional de cultura AFB. O fraco desempenho dos métodos convencionais de diagnóstico de linfadenite requer metodologia de diagnóstico precoce e precisa. O teste Xpert MTB/RIF pode ajudar no tratamento de casos de tuberculose multirresistente. No entanto, métodos rápidos e convencionais devem ser usados para o isolamento completo do Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Abstract Tuberculosis is a communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. The study's primary objective is to compare conventional methods such as acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture and microscopy with rapid diagnostic methods. The secondary objective is to compare histopathological and microbiological findings in suspected patients with tubercular lymphadenitis. A total of 111 samples (August 2018 to September 2019) of lymph nodes were processed for AFB microscopy, AFB cultures, drug-susceptibility testing (DST), histopathology, and Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)/resistance to Rifampin (RIF) assays. Out of 111 lymph node samples, 6 (5.4%) were positive for AFB smear microscopy, 84 (75.6%) were positive for AFB culture, 80 (70.7%) were positive on Gene Xpert, and 102 (91.8%) were indicative of tuberculosis for histopathology studies. Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) culture positivity was 84 (75.6%) higher than solid Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) culture 74 (66.6%). Positive cultures underwent phenotypic DST. Two cases were Multidrug-resistant (MDR) on DST, while three cases were Rifampicin resistant on Gene Xpert. The sensitivity of Genexpert was (62%) against the conventional AFB culture method. The poor performance of conventional lymphadenitis diagnostic methods requires early and accurate diagnostic methodology. Xpert MTB/RIF test can help in the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB cases. Nonetheless, rapid and conventional methods should be used for complete isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Resumo A tuberculose é uma doença transmissível com altas taxas de morbimortalidade nos países em desenvolvimento. O objetivo principal do estudo é comparar métodos convencionais, como cultura de bacilo álcool-ácido resistente (BAAR) e microscopia, com métodos de diagnóstico rápido. O objetivo secundário é comparar os achados histopatológicos e microbiológicos em pacientes com suspeita de linfadenite tubercular. Um total de 111 amostras (agosto de 2018 a setembro de 2019) de gânglios linfáticos foi processado para microscopia de AFB, culturas de AFB, teste de susceptibilidade a drogas (DST), histopatologia e Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)/ensaios de resistência à rifampicina (RIF). Das 111 amostras de linfonodos, 6 (5,4%) foram positivas para baciloscopia de AFB, 84 (75,6%) foram positivas para cultura de AFB, 80 (70,7%) foram positivas para o GeneXpert e 102 (91,8%) foram indicativas de tuberculose para estudos histopatológicos. A positividade da cultura do tubo indicador de crescimento de micobactérias (MGIT) foi 84 (75,6%), maior que a cultura sólida de Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ), 74 (66,6%). As culturas positivas foram submetidas a DST fenotípico. Dois casos eram multirresistentes (MDR) ao DST, enquanto três casos eram resistentes à rifampicina no GeneXpert. A sensibilidade do GeneXpert foi 62% contra o método convencional de cultura AFB. O fraco desempenho dos métodos convencionais de diagnóstico de linfadenite requer metodologia de diagnóstico precoce e precisa. O teste Xpert MTB/RIF pode ajudar no tratamento de casos de tuberculose multirresistente. No entanto, métodos rápidos e convencionais devem ser usados para o isolamento completo do Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Abstract Tuberculosis is a communicable disease with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries. The study's primary objective is to compare conventional methods such as acid-fast bacillus (AFB) culture and microscopy with rapid diagnostic methods. The secondary objective is to compare histopathological and microbiological findings in suspected patients with tubercular lymphadenitis. A total of 111 samples (August 2018 to September 2019) of lymph nodes were processed for AFB microscopy, AFB cultures, drug-susceptibility testing (DST), histopathology, and Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)/resistance to Rifampin (RIF) assays. Out of 111 lymph node samples, 6 (5.4%) were positive for AFB smear microscopy, 84 (75.6%) were positive for AFB culture, 80 (70.7%) were positive on Gene Xpert, and 102 (91.8%) were indicative of tuberculosis for histopathology studies. Mycobacteria growth indicator tube (MGIT) culture positivity was 84 (75.6%) higher than solid Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) culture 74 (66.6%). Positive cultures underwent phenotypic DST. Two cases were Multidrug-resistant (MDR) on DST, while three cases were Rifampicin resistant on Gene Xpert. The sensitivity of Genexpert was (62%) against the conventional AFB culture method. The poor performance of conventional lymphadenitis diagnostic methods requires early and accurate diagnostic methodology. Xpert MTB/RIF test can help in the treatment of multidrug-resistant TB cases. Nonetheless, rapid and conventional methods should be used for complete isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Resumo A tuberculose é uma doença transmissível com altas taxas de morbimortalidade nos países em desenvolvimento. O objetivo principal do estudo é comparar métodos convencionais, como cultura de bacilo álcool-ácido resistente (BAAR) e microscopia, com métodos de diagnóstico rápido. O objetivo secundário é comparar os achados histopatológicos e microbiológicos em pacientes com suspeita de linfadenite tubercular. Um total de 111 amostras (agosto de 2018 a setembro de 2019) de gânglios linfáticos foi processado ​​para microscopia de AFB, culturas de AFB, teste de susceptibilidade a drogas (DST), histopatologia e Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)/ensaios de resistência à rifampicina (RIF). Das 111 amostras de linfonodos, 6 (5,4%) foram positivas para baciloscopia de AFB, 84 (75,6%) foram positivas para cultura de AFB, 80 (70,7%) foram positivas para o GeneXpert e 102 (91,8%) foram indicativas de tuberculose para estudos histopatológicos. A positividade da cultura do tubo indicador de crescimento de micobactérias (MGIT) foi 84 (75,6%), maior que a cultura sólida de Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ), 74 (66,6%). As culturas positivas foram submetidas a DST fenotípico. Dois casos eram multirresistentes (MDR) ao DST, enquanto três casos eram resistentes à rifampicina no GeneXpert. A sensibilidade do GeneXpert foi 62% contra o método convencional de cultura AFB. O fraco desempenho dos métodos convencionais de diagnóstico de linfadenite requer metodologia de diagnóstico precoce e precisa. O teste Xpert MTB/RIF pode ajudar no tratamento de casos de tuberculose multirresistente. No entanto, métodos rápidos e convencionais devem ser usados ​​para o isolamento completo do Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Introduction: Pancreatic tuberculosis is unusual, with an incidence reported to be less than 4,7 % worldwide. Case report: We report the case of a 32-year-old man recently diagnosed with HIV whose adenopathy syndrome was understudy. Lymph node cervical and bone marrow biopsies were performed without evidence of neoplastic infiltration, fungal infection, or tuberculosis. He arrived at the emergency room for acute band abdominal pain radiating to the back. Results: Contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography revealed a mass in the head of the pancreas which generates intra- and extrahepatic bile duct dilation. Serial sputum, PPD, Genexpert, bronchoscopy and ultrasound fine needle aspiration biopsy were negative for tuberculosis, with no evidence of microorganisms or malignancy; cultures results pending. A second biopsy was requested using a No. 19 needle reporting a necrotizing process with acid-fast bacilli, compatible with tuberculosis, and the pending cultures results were positive for the mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, confirming the diagnosis. Conclusion: Clinical awareness of pancreatic tuberculosis in immunosuppressed patients in our country, may lead to faster and accurate diagnosis study and management, using minimally invasive techniques as diagnostic tools.

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Resumen La pandemia por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 continúa causando una significativa morbi-mortalidad global. COVID-19 es una infección respiratoria aguda que puede afectar otros órganos. También la tuberculosis (TB) es una infección endémica que cursa típicamente con compromiso pulmonar y, en menor incidencia, extra-pulmonar. Hay escasa información sobre la coinfección de COVID-19 con TB extrapulmonar. El objetivo de esta comunicación fue presentar información sobre esa asociación en un hospital público de la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Entre marzo 2020 y abril 2021 en nuestro Hospital se diagnosticaron 10 809 casos de COVID-19, 106 de TB y 20 de coinfección de ambas (incidencia 185 casos de TB/100 000 casos de COVID-19), superando más de seis veces su frecuencia media de TB/100 000 habitantes del país (31/100 000). De 20 casos diagnosticados de COVID-19 y TB, cinco presentaron compromiso extrapulmonar por TB (25%). La mediana de edad fue de 30 años (IC25-75, 28-31), tres (60%) eran de sexo femenino. La enfermedad asociada más fre cuentemente vinculada fue la infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana en tres personas (n = 3), bajo peso (n = 2), EPOC (n = 1) y adicción a drogas (n = 1). Tres presentaron compromiso extrapulmonar exclusivo del sistema nervioso central, dos pulmonar y pericárdico. Cuatro pacientes (80%) tuvo evolución favorable.

Abstract The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic continues causing significant global morbidity and mortality. COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infection that can affect other organs. Tuberculosis (TB) is also an endemic infection that typically occurs with pulmonary involvement and very infrequently, with extra-pulmonary involvement. There is little information on extrapulmonary TB and COVID-19 coinfection. The objective of this communication was to present information about this association in a public hospital in the city of Buenos Aires. Between March 2020 and April 2021, our Hospital diagnosed 10 809 cases of COVID-19, 106 of TB and 20 of TB-COVID-19 coinfection (incidence 185 cases of TB/100 000 cases of COVID-19), exceeding more than six times the average frequency of TB/100 000 inhabitants of the country (31/100 000). Of these 20 cases diagnosed with COVID-19 and TB, five presented extrapulmonary involvement due to TB (25%). The median age was 30 years (CI25-75, 28-31), three (60%) of them were female. The most frequently associated infection was due to human immunodeficiency virus, (n = 3), underweight (n = 2), COPD (n = 1) and drug addiction (n = 1). Three presented exclusive extrapulmonary in volvement of the central nervous system, two pulmonary and pericardial. Four patients (80%) had a favorable evolution.

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The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic continues causing significant global morbidity and mortality. COVID-19 is an acute respiratory infection that can affect other organs. Tuberculosis (TB) is also an endemic infection that typically occurs with pulmonary involvement and very infrequently, with extra-pulmonary involvement. There is little information on extrapulmonary TB and COVID-19 coinfection. The objective of this communication was to present information about this association in a public hospital in the city of Buenos Aires. Between March 2020 and April 2021, our Hospital diagnosed 10 809 cases of COVID-19, 106 of TB and 20 of TB-COVID-19 coinfection (incidence 185 cases of TB/100 000 cases of COVID-19), exceeding more than six times the average frequency of TB/100 000 inhabitants of the country (31/100 000). Of these 20 cases diagnosed with COVID-19 and TB, five presented extrapulmonary involvement due to TB (25%). The median age was 30 years (CI25-75, 28-31), three (60%) of them were female. The most frequently associated infection was due to human immunodeficiency virus, (n = 3), underweight (n = 2), COPD (n = 1) and drug addiction (n = 1). Three presented exclusive extrapulmonary involvement of the central nervous system, two pulmonary and pericardial. Four patients (80%) had a favorable evolution.

La pandemia por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 continúa causando una significativa morbi-mortalidad global. COVID-19 es una infección respiratoria aguda que puede afectar otros órganos. También la tuberculosis (TB) es una infección endémica que cursa típicamente con compromiso pulmonar y, en menor incidencia, extra-pulmonar. Hay escasa información sobre la coinfección de COVID-19 con TB extrapulmonar. El objetivo de esta comunicación fue presentar información sobre esa asociación en un hospital público de la ciudad de Buenos Aires. Entre marzo 2020 y abril 2021 en nuestro Hospital se diagnosticaron 10 809 casos de COVID-19, 106 de TB y 20 de coinfección de ambas (incidencia 185 casos de TB/100 000 casos de COVID-19), superando más de seis veces su frecuencia media de TB/100 000 habitantes del país (31/100 000). De 20 casos diagnosticados de COVID-19 y TB, cinco presentaron compromiso extrapulmonar por TB (25%). La mediana de edad fue de 30 años (IC25-75, 28-31), tres (60%) eran de sexo femenino. La enfermedad asociada más frecuentemente vinculada fue la infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana en tres personas (n = 3), bajo peso (n = 2), EPOC (n = 1) y adicción a drogas (n = 1). Tres presentaron compromiso extrapulmonar exclusivo del sistema nervioso central, dos pulmonar y pericárdico. Cuatro pacientes (80%) tuvo evolución favorable.

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Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPT) is responsible for approximately 14% of all tuberculosis cases in Brazil. The incidence of EPT is increasing slightly and is often associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection and other causes of immunosuppression. The association of EPT and cancer is poorly documented. Here we present a rare case of intestinal subocclusion that was supposed to be caused by cancer and was caused by colonic tuberculosis (CT) in a patient with metastatic neuroendocrine tumor (NET). A 61-year-old woman presented with one-year history of abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. An abdominal CT scan (ACTS) showed liver, peritoneal and lymph nodes metastasis. Colonoscopy revealed a subocclusive lesion in the descendent colon. She underwent an urgent laparoscopy and transverse colostomy. The liver biopsy revealed a well differentiated grade 2 NET and the mycobacterial culture confirmed tuberculosis in the colonic lesion. Anti-tuberculosis was prescribed, and somatostatin analogue therapy was introduced one month later. The tuberculosis treatment was finished, and the patient remained on somatostatin analogue for 21 months. During this time the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea disappeared and her body weight increased 35% over her baseline weight. Then, diarrhea, flushing and abdominal pain returned, and a new ACTS confirmed progressive disease. Interferon was added to her treatment with satisfactory control of symptoms. She was forwarded to another hospital to be treated with 177Lu-DOTATOC. The symptoms improved and the patient remained symptom free for more than a year, and now she has a new disease progression. The patient will be evaluated for retreatment with 177Lu-DOTATOC. Advanced NET may be a devastating disease enough to predispose the patient to EPT. We must keep this hypothesis in the differential diagnosis of our patients since symptoms of CT are usually nonspecific. At colonoscopy, radiological features are strictures, colitis and polypoidal lesions and complications such as bowel perforation or fistula must be in mind. It is particularly important those with advanced disease in endemic areas of tuberculosis.

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a secular disease caused by a bacillus, highly prevalent in Brazil. The genito-urinary tract involvement is rare, with the epididymis the most affected location. Treatment usually involves the combination of 3-4 drugs for TB for 6 months and surgery can be useful in complications.

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Resumen La tuberculosis (TBC) extra-pulmonar alcanza al 26,2% de los casos totales de TBC en Chile. El cultivo es el método estándar de oro, pero es lento. La técnica Xpert® MTB/RIF permite detectar Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBc) por RPC en tiempo real en menos de 3 h, sin embargo, ha sido validada sólo para muestras respiratorias. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la utilidad de la prueba Xpert® MTB/RIF en la detección de MTBc en muestras extra-pulmonares en comparación con un estándar de oro combinado consistente en un cultivo de micobacterias positivo (medio sólido y líquido) y/o un método molecular validado positivo (q-RPC, Cobas® TaqMan-MTB). Se analizaron 50 muestras extra-pulmonares, de las cuales 25 fueron definidas positivas y 25 negativas para MTBc en base a estándar de oro combinado. Las 25 muestras definidas positivas tuvieron un resultado positivo por Xpert® MTB/RIF; de las 25 muestras definidas negativas, 24 tuvieron un resultado negativo y una de ellas un resultado positivo. Se obtuvo una concordancia global entre Xpert® MTB/RIF y el estándar de oro combinado de 98%. La prueba Xpert® MTB/RIF fue capaz de detectar 12 casos de TBC extra-pulmonar con baciloscopia negativa y 3 casos con cultivo negativo. El método Xpert® MTB/RIF ha demostrado tener una sensibilidad similar al q-RPC para detectar MTBc en muestras extra-pulmonares y permite reducir sustancialmente el tiempo de diagnóstico.

Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) represents the 26.2% of total TB cases in Chile. Culture is the gold standard method, but the process is extremely slow. Xpert®MTB/RIF technique detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBc) through real time PCR in less than 3 h. However, it has been validated only for respiratory specimens. We aimed to determine the performance of Xpert®MTB/RIF test in detecting MTBc in extra-respiratory specimens compared with a combined gold standard consisting in a positive (liquid and solid) mycobacterial culture and/or a positive validated molecular method (q-RPC, Cobas®TaqMan®-MTB). Fifty extra-respiratory specimens were analyzed, from which 25 were positive and 25 negative for MTBc based on the combined gold standard. The 25 positive specimens had a positive result by Xpert®MTB/RIF; from the 25 negative specimens, 24 had a negative result and one had a positive result. We obtained an overall concordance of 98% between Xpert®MTB/RIF and the combined gold standard. Xpert®MTB/RIF test was able to detect 12 smear-negative specimens and 3 culture-negative specimens, all of them corresponding to extra-pulmonary TB cases. Xpert®MTB/RIF showed similar sensitivity to q-RPC in detecting MTBc in extra-respiratory specimens. This procedure allowed a substantial reduction in the time of diagnosis.

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Resumen: La tuberculosis tiene múltiples formas clínicas y puede afectar a casi cualquier parte del cuerpo humano. Antes de encontrarse su tratamiento farmacológico, la mitad de afectados fallecía antes de los dos años. Es una enfermedad antigua con una estrategia mundial para erradicarla con un éxito parcial. Actualmente en México existe un aumento del número de casos convencionales y extrapulmonares. Dichos sitios que no-pulmonares son a nivel del tracto gastrointestinal, sistema nervioso central, piel, linfa, cavidad oral, articulación temporomandibular, así como ganglios en región cervical. Cuando se presenta extrapulmonar su diagnóstico es complicado por la variedad de presentaciones y múltiples diagnósticos diferenciales a descartar. Existen diferentes pruebas diagnósticas, algunas que inclusive pueden dar un falso negativo. Su diagnóstico estándar es mediante cultivo de micobacterias. Se presentan un análisis sistemático de la literatura, y se discute cuatro casos clínicos con manifestaciones cervicofaciales de tuberculosis, mostrando el protocolo que se uso para corroborar el diagnóstico y descartar otras patologías.

Abstract: Tuberculosis assumes several clinical forms and can affect almost any part of the human body. Before pharmacological treatment was discovered, half of afflicted subjects died before two years. Tuberculosis can be considered an ancient disease and worldwide strategy to eradicate it has only met with partial success. Presently in Mexico there has been an increase in number of conventional and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis cases. Non pulmonary sites can be found in the gastro-intestinal tract, central nervous system, skin, lymphs, mouth, temporomandibular articulation as well as ganglia at the cervical region. Diagnosis of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is complicated, this is due to the variety of presentations and multiple differential diagnoses that need to be discarded. There are different diagnostic tests, some of them might even give a false negative. Standard diagnosis is achieved through mycobacterial culture. A systematic analysis of the literature is presented in this study; four clinical cases with tuberculosis cervical-facial manifestations are studied, describing protocol used to corroborate diagnosis and discard other conditions.

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Introducción: la osteomielitis tuberculosa del cráneo es una entidad rara y sólo ocurre en el 0,01 porciento de los pacientes con infección por Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, aunque esta frecuencia de presentación se incrementa notablemente en las personas portadoras de algún grado de inmunodeficiencia. El cuadro clínico suele ser de inicio insidioso y caracterizarse por la presencia de dolor local de intensidad progresiva.Objetivo: presentar un caso clínico poco frecuente con osteomielitis crónica de la bóveda craneal, secundaria a infección por Mycobacterium Tuberculoso.Presentación del caso: paciente de 5 años de edad con historia de dolor y aumento de volumen de la región interparietal del cráneo. Al examen físico se constató aumento de volumen con fluctuación de dicha región y defecto óseo irregular. Se realizó Rayos x de cráneo donde se pudo observar una lesión osteolítica de la bóveda craneal. Se practicó exéresis del hueso. En la recuperación post operatoria, se utilizaron durante las 2 primeras semanas la vancomicina y el ceftriaxone. La evolución clínica no fue satisfactoria, hasta que se obtuvo un cultivo positivo de Mycobacterium Tuberculoso, momento en que se comenzó tratamiento específico antituberculoso. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente después de cinco semanas del diagnóstico inicial.Conclusiones: la osteomielitis tuberculosa de la bóveda craneal aunque es poco frecuente puede verse, sobre todo, en países con una alta prevalencia de la enfermedad. Su diagnóstico y tratamiento oportuno pueden evitar complicaciones intracraneales

Background: tubercular osteomielitis of the skull is a rare entity that only occurs in the 0.01 per cent of patients infected by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, although this frequency of presentation increases significantly in people who are carriers of some degree of immunodeficiency. The clinical picture is usually insidious at the onset of the disease and is characterized by the presence of local pain of progressive intensity.Objective: to present a less frequent clinical case of chronic osteomielitis of the skull secondary to an infection by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.Case presentation: 5 years old patient with history of pain and increase in the volume of the interparietal region of the skull. On physical examination, an increase in the volume with fluctuation of the mentioned region and irregular bone defect was stated. A skull X-ray was ordered which revealed an osteolitic lesion of the skull. An exeresis of the bone was performed. Vancomicin and Ceftriaxone were used during the two first weeks of the postoperative recovery. The clinical evolution was not satisfactory until a positive culture of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis was obtained. Then, specific treatment for tuberculosis was indicated. The patient's evolution was favourable five weeks after the initial diagnosis.Conclusions: osteomielitis of the skull is rare, but can be seen, especially, in countries with high prevalence of the disease. Its early diagnosis and treatment can avoid intracranial complications

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Introducción. La linfadenitis tuberculosa, que en la actualidad es producida con mayor frecuencia por Mycobacterium tuberculosis, alguna vez fue causada esencialmente por Mycobacterium bovis. Objetivo. Describir un caso clínico con adenitis tuberculosa por Mycobacterium bovis que resulta infrecuente. Caso Clínico. Mujer con antecedentes de salud y costumbre de ingerir leche cruda y derivados de la leche caseros no supervisados desde el punto de vista sanitario con adenitis cervical de más de 5 meses de evolución sin otro síntoma. El diagnóstico de adenitis tuberculosa por Mycobacterium bovis se realizó por biopsia, ELISA, RCP y cultivo. Discusión. Aproximadamente del 11 al 25 por ciento de todos los casos de TB son exclusivamente extrapulmonares. La linfadenitis cervical es la presentación periférica más frecuente de esta enfermedad. El tratamiento es aconsejable con 4 fármacos. La cirugía queda reservada para los procedimientos diagnósticos y las complicaciones. Conclusiones. La infección por Mycobacterium bovis es infrecuente en nuestro medio, no obstante debe tenerse en cuenta en la valoración diagnóstica de todo paciente con un síndrome adénico de localización cervical y elementos epidemiológicos.

Introduction. Tuberculous lymphadenitis, which currently is most often caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, was once mainly caused by Mycobacterium bovis. Objective. To describe an unusual case of tuberculous adenitis from Mycobacterium bovis. Case report. A woman with a history of consuming raw milk and unsupervised dairy home-made products presents with cervical adenitis of 5 month course unassociated to other symptoms. A diagnosis of Mycobacterium bovis tuberculous adenitis was made by biopsy, ELISA, PCR and culture. Discussion. Approximately 11 to 25 percent of all TB cases are extrapulmonary exclusively. Cervical lymphadenitis is the most common presentation of peripheral disease. Treatment usually is based on four drugs. Surgery is indicated for diagnostic procedures and complications. Conclusion. Mycobacterium bovis infection is uncommon in our environment, but must be considered in the diagnostic evaluation of all patients with cervical adenitis and epidemiological correlations.

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Tuberculosis (TB) is a current public health problem, remaining the most common worldwide cause of mortality from infectious disease. Recent studies indicate that genitourinary TB is the third most common form of extra-pulmonary disease. The diagnosis of renal TB can be hypothesized in a non-specific bacterial cystitis associated with a therapeutic failure or a urinalysis with a persistent leukocyturia in the absence of bacteriuria. We report on the case of a 33-year-old man who presented on admission end stage renal disease (ESRD) secondary to renal TB and a past history of pulmonary TB with important radiologic findings. The diagnosis was based on clinical findings despite all cultures being negative. Empiric treatment with tuberculostatic drugs was started and the patient became stable. He was discharged with no symptom, but without renal function recovery. He is on maintenance hemodialysis three times a week. TB is an important cause of kidney disease and can lead to irreversible renal function loss.

A tuberculose (TB) é um problema atual de saúde pública, persistindo como a causa mais comum de óbito por doenças infecciosas. Estudos recentes indicam que a TB genitourinária é a terceira forma mais comum de doença extra-pulmonar. O diagnóstico da TB renal pode ser suspeito na presença de cistite bacteriana não-específica associada a falha terapêutica ou com exame de urina apresentando leucocitúria persistente na ausência de bacteriúria. Relatamos o caso de um paciente de 33 anos, sexo masculino, que apresentou na admissão insuficiência renal crônica terminal secundária à TB renal, que tinha história prévia de TB pulmonar, com importantes achados radiológicos. O diagnóstico foi baseado nos achados clínicos apesar de todas as culturas terem sido negativas. Tratamento empírico com drogas tuberculostáticas foi iniciado e o paciente evoluiu estável. Foi de alta assintomático, mas sem recuperação da função renal. Ele encontra-se em hemodiálise três vezes por semana. A TB é uma causa importante de doença renal e pode levar à perda irreversível da função renal.

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La pericarditis constrictiva crónica es un síndrome clínico causado por la compresión cardíaca ejercida por un pericardio engrosado o rígido. La tuberculosis es una causa rara de pericarditis constrictiva en los países desarrollados. Sin embargo, ésta es una importante condición a considerar en países en desarrollo y en pacientes con infección por VIH. La pericarditis tuberculosa es una forma de tuberculosis extra-pulmonar que puede conducir a la muerte. La dificultad en su diagnóstico y las serias consecuencias de la infección no tratada hacen de esta condición un importante problema de salud tanto en países industrializados como en aquellos en vía de desarrollo. Ayudas diagnósticas como la ecocardiografía son esenciales en el diagnóstico, y ante la sospecha de afección tuberculosa del pericardio se indica la realización de estudios del líquido o del tejido pericárdico. El tratamiento antituberculoso se realiza durante seis meses y se considera la pericardiectomía en pacientes con pericarditis constrictiva calcificada o en quienes la constricción empeora después de seis a ocho semanas de tratamiento.

Constrictive pericarditis is a clinical syndrome caused by the cardiac compression of a thickened or rigid pericardium. Tuberculosis is a rare cause of constrictive pericarditis in developed countries. However, this is an important condition to consider in developing countries and in patients with HVI infection. Tuberculous pericarditis is a form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis that may lead to death. The difficulty in its diagnosis and the serious consequences of this non-treated infection make this condition an important health problem both in industrialized and developing countries. Diagnostic aids such as echography are essential in the diagnosis, and in front of the suspicion of tuberculous infection of the pericardium, the performance of pericardial fluid or pericardial tissue studies is indicated. Anti TB treatment is carried out for six months and pericardiectomy is considered in patients with calcified constrictive pericarditis or in those in whom the constriction worsens after six to eight weeks of treatment.

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La tuberculosis es una causa importante de morbimortalidad en los niños; sobre todo, en los países en vías de desarrollo, en donde se produce el 95 por ciento de los casos. La tuberculosis infantilestá íntimamente ligada a la del adulto, puesto que su diagnóstico es un indicador de una mala vigilancia, un tratamiento deficiente y un magro esfuerzo por erradicarla. La más comúnde las formas extrapulmonares es la linfadenopatía tuberculosa o tuberculosis ganglionar.Presentamos el caso de un lactante con diagnóstico de linfadenitis tuberculosa diseminada, realizado mediante biopsia quirúrgica de ganglio axilar. Medicado con fármacos antituberculosos de primera línea, se logró la curación completa del paciente.(AU)

Tuberculosis is a common cause of morbimortality among children, especially in developing countries, where 95% of cases occur. Child tuberculosis is closely related to tuberculosis in the adult, since the diagnosis is an indicator of poor surveillance, treatment, and effort to eradicate it. Tuberculous lymphadenitis (tuberculosis of the lymph node) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We describe the case of an infant diagnosed with disseminated tuberculous lymphadenitis, by axillary lymph node excisional biopsy. Medical treatment firstline antituberculosis drugs with allowed complete healing of the patient.(AU)

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La tuberculosis es una causa importante de morbimortalidad en los niños; sobre todo, en los países en vías de desarrollo, en donde se produce el 95 por ciento de los casos. La tuberculosis infantilestá íntimamente ligada a la del adulto, puesto que su diagnóstico es un indicador de una mala vigilancia, un tratamiento deficiente y un magro esfuerzo por erradicarla. La más comúnde las formas extrapulmonares es la linfadenopatía tuberculosa o tuberculosis ganglionar.Presentamos el caso de un lactante con diagnóstico de linfadenitis tuberculosa diseminada, realizado mediante biopsia quirúrgica de ganglio axilar. Medicado con fármacos antituberculosos de primera línea, se logró la curación completa del paciente.

Tuberculosis is a common cause of morbimortality among children, especially in developing countries, where 95% of cases occur. Child tuberculosis is closely related to tuberculosis in the adult, since the diagnosis is an indicator of poor surveillance, treatment, and effort to eradicate it. Tuberculous lymphadenitis (tuberculosis of the lymph node) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We describe the case of an infant diagnosed with disseminated tuberculous lymphadenitis, by axillary lymph node excisional biopsy. Medical treatment firstline antituberculosis drugs with allowed complete healing of the patient.

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