Presentation
Patient complaints of dry cough, headache and body pain since 2 weeks, History of weight loss+ (9 to 10 kgs) since 3 months
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Active pulmonary tuberculosis
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Bilateral prominent bronchovascular markings.
Bilateral hilar prominence.
Bilateral apical zones show reticulonodular opacities.
Left upper and middle lung zones show cavitary lesions - ? active TB.
Normal heart size.
Free costophrenic angles.
Case Discussion
Case of pulmonary tuberculosis.
The left upper cavitary lesion with thickened wall suggests an active lesion.