Misdiagnosis of a multi-organ involvement hematogenous disseminated tuberculosis as metastasis: a case report and literature review

ConclusionsIn the past, most TB misdiagnosis cases involved in single organ and were finally confirmed through invasive examination. This case enriched clinical experiences in the diagnosis of atypical HDTB. We encouraged clinicians to establish a dynamic thinking for diagnosis and treatment and emphasized the value of biopsy and18F-FDG-PET in distinguishing TB and cancer.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research