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Pulmonary tuberculosis

Case contributed by Natalie Yang
Diagnosis almost certain

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x-ray

Chest x-ray demonstrates extensive patchy reticulonodular opacities, particularly on the left. Peripherally at the junction of mid and upper zones, a parenchymal cavity can be identified.

ct

CT confirms the cavity and extensive endobronchial spread, particularly within the left upper lobe. In places, there is a tree-in-bud appearance.

Case Discussion

Appearances are consistent with pulmonary TB.

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