Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Mother with Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma resulting in Placental and Inferred Congenital Tuberculosis: An Autopsy Case Report

Tuberculosis of the placenta is a rare condition which mainly occurs in the immunosuppressed individuals especially in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and hematologic malignancy9. Tuberculosis can spread to the fetus via hematogenous or cervicovaginal route and result in congenital tuberculosis....

Author : Worapop Suthiwartnarueput, M.D.1, Poonpilas Hongmanee, M.Sc.2, Jariya Waisayarat, M.D.2
Keyword : disseminated tuberculosis, diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, pregnancy, placental tuberculosis, congenital tuberculosis
Category : Case Reports