Increased risk of secondary lung cancer in patients with tuberculosis: A nationwide, population-based cohort study.

Li-Ju HoHung-Yi YangChi-Hsiang ChungWei-Chin ChangSung-Sen YangChien-An SunWu-Chien Chien Ruei-Yu Su

Published in: PloS one (2021)

A significant association exists between TB and the subsequent risk for metastasis among primary cancers and comorbidities. Therefore, TB patients should be evaluated for the subsequent risk of secondary lung cancer.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
hiv aids
hiv infected
patient reported