Adrenal morphology and cortical function in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis: response to antituberculosis treatment
Bashir Ahmad Laway,
Bhanu Pratap Singh Blouria,
Rafi Ahmad Jan
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
Enlargement of the adrenal glands and variable adrenocortical function have been reported in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis and, in a few studies, in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). However, none of the studies have evaluated the course of the adrenal morphology in these patients.
Subjects and methods:
Prospective study including 37 patients with EPTB and 37 healthy age- and sex-matched controls. The adrenal function was evaluated by m… Show more
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