Diagnostic and therapeutic approach in a rare case of primary bilateral adrenal tuberculosis

J Med Microbiol. 2010 Dec;59(Pt 12):1527-1529. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.020461-0. Epub 2010 Aug 26.

Abstract

Here, we report a case of a febrile patient with primary bilateral adrenalitis who was successfully treated with an antituberculous regimen. Primary isolated tubercular adrenalitis is a very rare clinical entity but it should be considered in cases of fever and enlargement of the adrenal glands. Integration of radiological pattern data with epidemiological, clinical and immunological data has high accuracy and specificity, even without histological examination.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / drug therapy
  • Adrenal Gland Diseases / microbiology*
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tuberculosis, Endocrine / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Endocrine / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents