Tuberculous lymphadenitis and borderline leprosy in a patient with isolated unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia

BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Nov 9:2014:bcr2014205311. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205311.

Abstract

A 35-year-old man was diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis and multibacillary borderline tuberculoid leprosy. On investigation, isolated unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia was detected and evaluation led us to conclude that the probable cause was Gilbert's syndrome. He was successfully managed by administration of chemotherapy for the treatment of both the mycobacterial infections, with no adverse effects on liver function tests.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Gilbert Disease / complications
  • Gilbert Disease / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Leprosy, Borderline / complications*
  • Leprosy, Borderline / drug therapy
  • Leprosy, Tuberculoid / complications*
  • Leprosy, Tuberculoid / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / complications*
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents