Presentation
Dry cough, low-grade fever and loss of weight for 2 months.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
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A well-defined thick-walled cavitary lesion is noted in the right para-hilar area in the midzone of right lung.
Case Discussion
Case of pulmonary tuberculosis. A cavitatory lesion indicates an active lesion. The lesion should not be confused with an end-on bronchus as a bronchus would appear smaller in size.