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Isolated intrathoracic tuberculous lymphadenopathy.

P Van den Brande1, J Vijgen, M Demedts

  • 1Geriatric Unit, St. Norbertusziekenhuis, Duffel, Belgium.

The European Respiratory Journal
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis presenting as isolated intrathoracic lymphadenopathy is rare in elderly Caucasians. Diagnosis in this case was confirmed via CT scan and mediastinoscopic biopsy, suggesting primary infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) typically presents with pulmonary symptoms.
  • Isolated intrathoracic lymphadenopathy is an uncommon manifestation of TB.
  • Elderly Caucasian patients rarely exhibit this atypical TB presentation.