Calcified mesenteric lymph nodes

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis possible

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

Calcified abdominal lymph nodes due to burnt-out previous tuberculous infection.

Case Discussion

Prior tuberculosis infection is a common cause of lymph node calcification. 

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