Chronic tuberculosis

Case contributed by Aditya Shetty
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Dry cough, fever, and weight loss diagnosed with TB and anti-koch's therapy was initiated; follow up case.

Patient Data

Age: 45
Gender: Male
x-ray
  • Bilateral upper lobe fibrosis with pleural thickening
  • The remainder of the lung fields show increased broncho-vascular markings

Case Discussion

Case of chronic tuberculosis on AKT.

Patient is responding well to therapy.

Fibrosis suggests healing.

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