Loss of vision and renal function in a patient with miliary tuberculosis

BALAL M., Paydas S., SEYREK N., KARAYAYLALI I.

MOUNT SINAI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, vol.72, no.2, pp.124-126, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 72 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: MOUNT SINAI JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.124-126
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Visual loss is a rare complication of tuberculosis; it can be related to anti-tuberculous drugs or to the infection itself. For the treatment of visual loss, differential diagnosis is important between infection and adverse effect of anti-tuberculous drugs.