Atypical radiologic features of pulmonary tuberculosis. Nodular images in strings of balloons.

Authors

  • P Azevedo Serviço de Pneumologia e de Medicina 3. Hospital de Santa Maria/Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa.
  • J L Ducla-Soares

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.2235

Abstract

Chest radiographs are an important tool for the diagnosis and follow-up. Yet the radiographic findings can vary significantly, ranging from the so-called usual to unusual patterns. In this paper the authors report three cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in which the chest radiographs showed a nodular, pseudo-tumoral pattern. Based on literature and on their own experience, the authors discuss the frequency of this radiologic presentation in this setting and its correlation with the immunological status of the patient, the pathogenicity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and the clinical presentation of the disease.

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Azevedo P, Ducla-Soares JL. Atypical radiologic features of pulmonary tuberculosis. Nodular images in strings of balloons. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 1998 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];11(4):393-6. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/2235

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Arquivo Histórico