Tuberculosis Antibody and Tuberculin Positive Tests Initially Misdiagnosed as Active Tuberculosis in a Broncholithiasis Patient with Recurrent Hemoptysis and Fever Proven by Lung Lobectomy.
Clin Lab
; 65(1)2019 Jan 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
To report a case of broncholithiasis with recurrent hemoptysis and fever initially misdiagnosed as active tuberculosis.METHODS:
The chest contrast-enhanced CT scan, electronic bronchoscope, and ultrathin bronchoscope were performed leading to the diagnosis of broncholithiasis, open lung lobectomy was done after thoracic surgery consultation.RESULTS:
The chest contrast-enhanced CT scan showed a high-density intratracheal shadow and calcified lymph nodes. Ultrathin bronchoscopy manifested calcified lesions located at the distal portion of the right lower lobe bronchus. Histopathology of lobectomy showed lithiasis in the right lower lobe tracheobronchial tree.CONCLUSIONS:
We should pay attention to calcified intratracheal lesions and make differential diagnosis with tuberculosis, especially when accompanied with calcified lymph nodes and fever.
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Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis
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Tuberculosis Pulmonar
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Enfermedades Bronquiales
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Litiasis
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Fiebre
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Hemoptisis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Clin Lab
Asunto de la revista:
TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article