Presentation
Work up for cough and breath shortness.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Post-primary pulmonary tuberculosis
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Severe bronchiectasis, cavitation and alveolar consolidation are noted at the upper lobe of left lung. Endobronchial spread along nearby airways is seen resulting in a relatively well-defined 2-4 mm nodules and branching lesions resembling tree in bud appearance. There are is also mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
Case Discussion
Features are most compatible with post-primary pulmonary tuberculosis.