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Colorenal fistulae: a rare but fatal presentation of renal tuberculosis in a paediatric patient

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Genitourinary Tuberculosis (GUTB) primarily occurs due to haematogenous infection and represents the most prevalent form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. It typically presents with non-specific symptoms and is rare in children, making diagnosis challenging and, potentially, leading to complications such as renal failure, pyonephrosis, nephrocutaneous fistulae, and sepsis. We describe a unique case involving a four-year-old male child who developed renal tuberculosis secondary to a renal stone, resulting in pyonephrosis and colorenal fistulae. Keywords: Colorenal fistulae; Extrapulmonary tuberculosis; Genitourinary tuberculosis; Nephrectomy; Renal tuberculosis.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.20719

Authors: Naveed Ahmed Mahar, Nazish Mughal, Raheem Mahar, Mazhar Ali Channa, Manzoor Hussain

Institution: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650