Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis In Hadhramout –Yemen

RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 269 CASES

Abstract

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease of poor
countries and a major public health issue. In the
recent years, there has been an increase in the occurrence of extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB)
world over. Very little data is available regarding
the present situation of EPTB in our country.
Objective: To describe the types of the extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) cases in Hadhramout
governorate.
Methodology: A retrospective study of 269 cases
was conducted at national center for public health
laboratory-Hadhramout branch, private histopathology laboratory in Al-Mukalla city; and national tuberculosis control program- Hadhramout
branch. All cases diagnosed as EPTB (diagnosed
on histopathology and/or microbiology) between
January 2010 and December 2015. Data was retrieved from medical records.
Results: A total of 269 patients were included in
the study. There were 137 (50.9%) female & 132
( 29.1) male. 28.6% of the patients were aged between 15-24 years, followed by age group 25-34
(25.3%) & pediatric group (16.4%). The most
common site of EPTB was the lymph nodes 205
(76.2%) followed by abdominal (Intestinal and/ or
peritoneal) (8.6%).
Conclusion: Our study concludes that lymph
nodes are the most common site of EPTB detected in 205 (76.2%) of our patients .The delay in
identification results in significant morbidity and
mortality.