Evaluation of coexistence of cancer and active tuberculosis; 16 case series

Cakar B., ÇİLEDAĞ A.

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS, vol.23, pp.33-37, 2018 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2017.11.004
  • Journal Name: RESPIRATORY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.33-37
  • Keywords: Coexistent, Cancer, Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis treatment, LUNG-CANCER, PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS, RISK, REACTIVATION, MALIGNANCY
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis is an important risk factor for cancer. Pulmonary TB and lung cancer(LC) may mimic each other especially in the aspect of the clinical and radiological features. The aim of the study was to evaluate the features and risk factors of cases with coexistence cancer and active TB.