Presentation
Cough
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Miliary tuberculosis
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Innumerable small nodules in bilateral lung fields measuring approx 1-3 mm in diameter
Case Discussion
Miliary tuberculosis represents hematogenous dissemination of uncontrolled tuberculous infection and carries a relatively poor prognosis.
It is seen both in primary and post-primary tuberculosis and may be associated with tuberculous infection in numerous other tissues and organs.