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Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 40(2): e94-e97, 2021 02 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33433163
RESUMO
Pneumatoceles are rare complications of pulmonary tuberculosis in children. We present 2 cases in infants of disseminated tuberculosis complicated by pneumatoceles with different evolution. This complication should be considered if worsening of respiratory symptoms occurs after initiating anti-tuberculous treatment. Treatment of pneumatoceles is usually conservative and surgical treatment should be used in patients with giant cysts which cause respiratory distress.