TB Research

Lymphoma with tuberculous granulomas

Lal JM, Rashid A

Clinical case reports · 2022-02

Abstract

Chronic granulomatous inflammation is a common finding in lymphoproliferative disorders (LPDs), but it is important to exclude coexisting mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) especially in patients from areas of high endemicity. This case emphasizes the relevance of performing MTB culture on bone marrow exhibiting LPD and concomitant granulomas.