Miliary Tuberculosis Mimicking Multiple Myeloma: A Rare Case

Authors : Jaspreet KAUR, Tagru RAJU, Yuvraj Singh CHEEMA, Jasmine SİNGH

Pages : 74-77

Doi:10.5799/jmid.1130152

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Publication Date : 2022-06-15

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Miliary tuberculosis or disseminated tuberculosis is one of India`s most typical forms of tuberculosis. It can have varied presentations, from classical pulmonary disease to affection of extra-pulmonary sites, the most common being the vertebral column. With a wide array of clinical manifestations, differentiating disseminated tuberculosis from common malignancies is no less than a herculean task for a clinician. Keeping a high index of clinical suspicion and detailed work up in the right direction can save the clinician and the patient from an exhaustive ordeal of futile investigations. Here, we present a rare case of miliary tuberculosis masquerading as a common malignancy of the elderly, re-emphasizing the need for a systematic approach to such confusing presentations.
Keywords : miliary tuberculosis, multiple myeloma, cryptic tuberculosis, CRAB