Pulmonary tuberculosis and leukemia

Siddiqui, M.A.; Abdullah, A.K.; Quraishy, M.U. and Tajuddin, M. (1977) Pulmonary tuberculosis and leukemia. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 24 (1). pp. 34-36.

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Abstract

Clinical records of 64,874 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and 45 cases of leukemia were reviewed. Only one case was found to have co-existent pulmonary tuberculosis and chronic myeloid leukemia. Diagnosis of tuberculosis was established by positive sputum culture, and of the leukemia by peripheral blood smear findings and low leucocyte alkaline phosphatase scores. Both diseases responded well to specific therapy for both diseases given simultaneously. Leukemoid reaction was not found in any case of tuberculosis, and leukemic infiltration of the lung was not detected in any case of leukemia. The importance of establishing the diagnosis of both diseases by specific laboratory studies in such cases is emphasised.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Leukemia, Sputum Culture, Peripheral Blood Smear, Diagnosis
Subjects:	Fluids and Secretions > Bodily Secretions > Sputum Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiratory Tract Infections > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Culture Techniques Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Leukemia Hemic and Immune Systems > Blood Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary -Journal Repositories > Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Diagnosis > Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
ID Code:	1644
Deposited By:	Mrs Naina Pandita
Deposited On:	14 September 2006

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