ArticleJournal of thoracic disease2014
High resolution computed tomography findings in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis patients according to their culture status.
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- The Predictive Value of Multidetector High Resolution Computed Tomography in Evaluation of Suspected Sputum Smear Negative Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Egyptian Zagazig University Hospital Patients.Polish journal of radiology · 2017Review
- Tuberculosis and pulmonary candidiasis co-infection present in a previously healthy patient.Colombia medica (Cali, Colombia) · 2016Article
- Comparative proteomic analysis of serum diagnosis patterns of sputum smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis based on magnetic bead separation and mass spectrometry analysis.International journal of clinical and experimental medicine · 2015Article
- Diagnostic value of bronchoscopy in sputum-negative pulmonary tuberculosis patients and its correlation with clinicoradiological features.Annals of thoracic medicineArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to assess the clinical features and high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and to evaluate the correlation between these parameters and the culture results.
methodsWe retrospectively studied 78 active smear-negative PTB patients. They were divided into two groups according to their culture results. The HRCT findings and clinical features at the beginning of the antituberculosis treatment were reviewed.
resultsThe mean age was 22.48±3.18 years. Micronodules (87%), large nodules (63%) and centrilobular nodules (62%) were the most common HRCT findings. HRCT findings were observed in the right upper (72%), left upper (56%), right lower (32%), and left lower lobes (29%). Cough (37%) and chest pain (32%) were the most frequent symptoms at presentation.
conclusionsThere were no significant differences in the HRCT findings and clinical features between the two groups. Thus, in cases of smear-negative and culture-negative PTB, the patient with compatible clinical and radiological features should be considered for tuberculosis treatment.
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