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Diagnostic and management problems of chylous effusion in a patient with newly-diagnosed tuberculosis Dicky Febrianto; Usman Hadi
Current Internal Medicine Research and Practice Surabaya Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): CURRENT INTERNAL MEDICINE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE SURABAYA JOURNAL
Publisher : Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/cimrj.v2i2.28701

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Although TB most commonly affects the lungs, any organ or tissue can be involved. Extra-pulmonary forms of TB are commonly unrecognized or late diagnosed. Chylous effusion, i.e. chylothorax and chylous ascites, which is characterized by the presence of chyle in the pleural and peritoneal cavities, is an uncommon manifestation of extra-pulmonary TB. A 22-year-old male, referred to Dr. Soetomo Hospital with complaints of dyspnea, fever, and abdominal distension. Chest X-ray showed pleural effusion. Analysis of fluid obtained from thoracentesis and paracentesis showed chylothorax and chylous ascites. M. tuberculosis had been found in sputum smear examination. ADA (adenosine deaminase) test was performed on ascites fluid and a positive result was obtained. Chylous effusion in this patient were concluded to be related to TB. Patient was then treated with anti-TB drugs and somatostatin. Chylothorax and chylous ascites improved after treatment with somatostatin for 1 week. Administration of anti-TB drugs was planned to be continued for 9 months. The most common causes of non-traumatic chylous effusion in developing countries are infection of TB and filariasis. Chylous effusion is caused by obstruction or disruption of the lymphatic system. ADA test is a new biomedical method that begins to expand its use in body fluids to diagnose extra-pulmonary TB. Fasting, together with total parenteral nutrition, can decrease the lymph flow and balance metabolic impairment. Somatostatin has been used in the treatment of chylous effusion as it diminishes peristalsis and intestinal absorption of fats as well as decreases portal pressure.
Diagnostic Problem in a Patient with Tuberculosis Arthritis Dicky Febrianto; Awalia Awalia
Current Internal Medicine Research and Practice Surabaya Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023): CURRENT INTERNAL MEDICINE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE SURABAYA JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/cimrj.v4i1.42289

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Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) remains a big public health problem worldwide. Although TB most commonly affects the lungs, any organ or tissue can be involved. TB arthritis is a rare form of extra-pulmonary TB. TB arthritis usually manifests as mild and non-specific arthritis. A 35-year-old male was admitted to the emergency room of Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya due to pain of left knee since two days prior to admission. His symptom began on previous six months with the swelling of the left knee that gradually worsened so that he had an antalgic gait. Radiological examination of left knee joint showed inflammatory arthritis, accompanied by joint effusion and soft tissue swelling. USG examination of the left knee showed the presence of non-specific left knee arthritis. Patient underwent debridement. Anatomical pathology examination of the tissue obtained at the time of debridement, showed the TB granulomatous inflammation. The Ziehl-Nielson stain of left knee tissue also showed the TB granulomatous inflammation. Patient was then treated with analgesics and anti-TB drugs. The intensive phase of anti-TB therapy was planned to be 2 month, then evaluated and followed by continuation phase for about 7 months. The knee joint is the third most common site of osteoarticular TB after spine and hip. Insidious onset of pain which, in some patients may be present for years, is the usual presentation. The joint is usually warm, and wasting of the thigh muscles is usually marked. Synovial hypertrophy and effusion are present in most patients. The gold standard for diagnosis of TB arthritis is synovial biopsy, with positive results in 80% of cases. It shows caseating granulomas, lymphocytes, and giant cells with caseation, which are characteristics of TB arthritis. Synovial biopsy is generally recommended in any arthritis where clinical evaluation and routine investigations do not give a clear diagnosis.
Correlation between Serum High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein Level and Severity of Albuminuria Measured by Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Dicky Febrianto; Soebagijo Adi Soelistijo; Artaria Tjempakasari
Current Internal Medicine Research and Practice Surabaya Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): CURRENT INTERNAL MEDICINE RESEARCH AND PRACTICE SURABAYA JOURNAL
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/cimrj.v4i2.49152

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Introduction: One of complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) that require high treatment cost is diabetic kidney disease (DKD), which is characterized by the presence of albuminuria, decrease in glomerular filtration rate, or both. Researches show a positive correlation between type 2 DM and serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level, a sensitive marker of subclinical inflammation. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria measured by urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (ACR).Methods: The study was conducted at the Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic of Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, on June-July 2020.Results: The study included 50 patients with type 2 DM, consisting of 25 (50%) men and 25 (50%) women, with median age of 58.0 (42-68) years and mean body mass index (BMI) of 21.91 ± 1.310 kg/m2. Median duration of DM was 12.0 (6-22) years, median HbA1c level was 7.20% (5.7%-12.3%), mean serum crEatinine level was 0.83 ± 0.180 mg/dL, and median estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) value was 92.85 (61.6-121.2) mL/minute/1.73 m2. Median serum hs-CRP level was 1.20 (0.1-4.0) mg/L and median urine ACR value was 49.570 (7.78-426.00) mg/g. Normoalbuminuria was detected in 28% of subjects, microalbuminuria in 66% of subjects, and macroalbuminuria in 6% of subjects. This study showed positive and significant correlation between serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria (r = 0.701; p = <0.001).Conclusion: There was positive and significant correlation betweeen serum hs-CRP level and severity of albuminuria in type 2 diabetic patients.