Presentation
Four-day history of hemoptysis prompted chest x-ray, 1-month history of shortness of breath and chest pain on initial presentation. Non-smoker. An avid runner, otherwise fit and well.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
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Opacification and consolidation with cavitation is noted in left upper lobe. Left sided pleural effusion.
From the case:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
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CT confirms the cavity within the left upper lobe.
Case Discussion
This patient was an avid runner, otherwise fit and well. No recent foreign travel or confinement in a small space with other people. A sputum sample was AFB smear positive and cultures grew Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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