Clots in tuberculosis

Med J Malaysia. 2021 Nov;76(6):953-955.

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common communicable disease. Active TB infection may be complicated by both venous and arterial thrombosis which are often under-recognised. We report two patients with incidental TB associated thrombosis involving different venous systems. Both responded to anticoagulant and anti-tuberculous therapy (ATT). Patients with tuberculosis are at risk of VTE and careful monitoring for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is needed during ATT. Our case illustrates the importance of having a high index of suspicion for silent VTE as it may complicate active TB infection.

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Thrombosis*
  • Tuberculosis* / complications
  • Tuberculosis* / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis* / drug therapy
  • Venous Thromboembolism* / complications

Substances

  • Anticoagulants