Tree-in-bud appearance - endobronchial spreading of pulmonary tuberculosis
Diagnosis probable
Presentation
Chronic cough and respiratory distress.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
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Cavitary lesion with decreased lung parenchymal volume is seen at right upper lobe. Alveolar opacity is noted at lingula segment of left upper lobe. Centrilobular nodules with a linear branching pattern are also seen at both lung parenchyma.
Case Discussion
Centrilobular nodules with a linear branching pattern are consistent with tree-in-bud appearance in a patient with endobronchial spreading of post-primary tuberculosis.
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