Presentation
History of chronic productive cough and weight loss.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
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Left midzone cavitary lesion.
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Left midzone cavity is virtually unchanged at one week follow-up .
Case Discussion
Sputum staining for acid-fast bacilli was positive and culture grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis.