Pulmonary tuberculosis: a differential diagnostic priority in unprovoked deep venous thrombosis patients with haemoptysis
Azdaki N, Moezi S, Farzad M
The Pan African medical journal · 2018-01
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common cause of death worldwide. Several factors are associated with increased risk of DVT. In this report a case of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limb and its link with underlying pulmonary tuberculosis is described in a young male patient with haemoptysis.
MeSH terms
- Lower Extremity
- Humans
- Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
- Hemoptysis
- Venous Thrombosis
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Male
- Young Adult