The evaluation of the cases with extrapulmonary tuberculosis

Abstract

Objective: Tuberculosis (TB) involving all organs is a disease progressing with a wide range of clinical presentations. It is especially difficult to diagnose cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) due to the a typical course. The cases of EPTB constitute approximately 35% of all TB cases in our country. In our study, it was aimed to examine the distribution rates, diagnostic methods, and treatment processes of EPTB in terms of the involved systems. Material and Method: Of 308 patients diagnosed with TB, 119 cases having EPTB were retrospectively analyzed in The Konya Training and