Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis (TB)Created OnMay 4, 2020Last Updated OnMay 4, 2020byadmin You are here: Main Radiology Tuberculosis (TB) < All Topics Table of Contents Upper lobes are more commonly affected – hence the consolidation of right upper zone Ipsilateral hilar enlargement suggestive of lymphadenopathy These are typical features of primary TB Miliary TB Miliary TB – disseminated spread of mycobacterial infection Very fine nodules are typically seen scattered throughout the lungs It can occur due to primary TB or  due to disease reactivation Lung cavity/abscess Usually caused by infection. But can also be caused by other disease processes. The presence of fluid level may represent a collection of pus in the abscess *Some of the image photo is taken from web, we do not own this, it’s for knowledge sharing purpose.