Presentation
Chronic cough.
Patient Data
Age: 40
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cavitating lung lesion - tuberculosis
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Apical segment left lower lobe cavitating lesion measuring 3.9 centimeters. Patchy airspace opacities and nodules throughout both lungs are also noted.
Case Discussion
Sputum was positive for acid fast bacilli on microscopy and M. tuberculosis was subsequently cultured.