Presentation
Cough and expectoration of blood tinged sputum
Patient Data
Age: 75 years old
Gender: Male
From the case:
Post primary pulmonary tuberculosis





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Right upper alveolar infiltration and patchy consolidation with two cavities filled with air and fluid. The right middle lobe shows few nodular infiltration. Associated right hilar and mediastinal lymph nodal enlargement is noted.
Case Discussion
The patient had history of previous tuberculous infection during childhood and had an episode of re-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis which was confirmed with laboratory tests.