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TB
This patient presented first with the CXR on the left.
The findings are:
Widespread ill-defined densities, which are
probably small consolidations ... Cavity in the right ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #TB #Active #SecondaryTB ... #Cavitary #RadiologyAssistant
Primairy TB is usually clinically silent.
In 5% of infected individuals the immunity is inadequate and clinically
and clinically active ... seen as consolidation ... with cavitaty formation ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #TB #Cavitary #
Notice the cavitation especially on the right.
In the left upper lobe there is probably some traction-bronchiectasis
especially on the right ... the left upper lobe ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #Tuberculosis #TB ... #Cavitary #TractionBronchiectasis
Nontuberculous mycobacteria
Nontuberculous mycobacteria, also known as atypical mycobacteria, are all the other mycobacteria which can cause
disease resembling TB ... in both upper lobes ... pus within the cavity ... #CXR #Lateral # ... Mycobacteria #NTM #Cavity
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
consolidation or ... Fever, chills, night ... transaminases • C-reactive ... fever, cough and cavitary ... infiltrates, mimicking TB