Mixed connective tissue disease and tuberculosis coexistence as a diagnostic dilemma: A case report
This case highlights the diagnostic complexity when autoimmune diseases coexist with TB, particularly in TB-endemic regions. Early recognition and integrated management of both conditions are crucial to improving outcomes. Clinicians should maintain a broad differential diagnosis and perform comprehensive immunological workup in patients with overlapping symptoms.
Authors
- Abdul Basit
- Abdul M Basil
- Fatima Sial
- Warda Sial
- Nabeela Ghafoor
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Kabul University (AF)
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (PK)
- Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina (AF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i33.109866
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01