Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in tuberculous pleurisy and ulcerative colitis: a case report

We present the case of a 46-year-old Caucasian male, affected by ulcerative colitis, who developed tuberculous pleurisy during immunosuppressive therapy; despite proper therapy, worsening of the radiological findings was observed. The case was discussed among an online group of Italian physicians a...

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Main Authors: Federico Piffer, Guido Levi, Giampietro Marchetti, Chiara Barbieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-09-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1103