Pleural calcification with tuberculosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Remote history of pulmonary TB.

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Male

Visceral pleural calcification. Fibrothorax ,pulled left hilum and mediastinal shift. Suspected left 7th fracture (arrow).

Case Discussion

The lungs are the most common site of primary infection by tuberculosis.

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