Case report- Development of Deep vein thrombosis in a tuberculosis patient after start of antitubercular treatment

Dr Priyadarshini Behera; Dr Sonali Parida; Dr Sadananda Barik

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2017

Case report- Development of Deep vein thrombosis in a tuberculosis patient after start of antitubercular treatment

Dr Priyadarshini Behera, Dr Sonali Parida, Dr Sadananda Barik

Abstract :

Tuberculosis is a highly prevalent disease worldwide especially in developing countries. It leads to lots of morbidity and mortality. Deep vein thrombosis as direct consequences of TB and therapeutic consequences of hypercoagulable state in patient receiving antitubercular therapy has also been reported. We are presenting a case report of a young patient who developed deep vein thrombosis following start of antitubercular drugs.