Renal tuberculosis in adult polycystic kidney disease: report of 2 cases and review of the literature

Int J Surg Pathol. 2007 Apr;15(2):196-8. doi: 10.1177/1066896906295956.

Abstract

Adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD) is a common and potentially fatal disease, leading to end-stage renal failure in 50% of cases. The disease is frequently complicated by arterial hypertension, bacterial pyelonephritis, and hematuria. The association between APKD and tuberculosis has rarely been reported and is related to a more unfavorable course since the infection becomes refractory to specific treatment. The authors report 2 cases of renal tuberculosis diagnosed in the native nephrectomy specimens of 2 patients with APKD after renal transplantation. Tuberculosis, although not common, must be recognized as a potential source of infection of native polycystic kidneys in immunocompromised transplant recipients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification
  • Nephrectomy
  • Opportunistic Infections / etiology
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / microbiology
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Tuberculosis, Renal / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Renal / etiology
  • Tuberculosis, Renal / pathology*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents