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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health concern and the leading cause of death from infectious disease worldwide.
  • Imaging is essential for diagnosing and managing TB, particularly in the thoracic region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of active thoracic TB, including disease mechanisms and radiologic features.
  • To discuss diagnostic challenges, complications, and special clinical scenarios in thoracic TB.
  • To review imaging modalities and radiographic monitoring recommendations for thoracic TB.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing knowledge on thoracic TB.
  • It covers disease dissemination, pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations, and complications.
  • Special emphasis is placed on immunocompromised patients and drug-resistant TB.

Main Results:

  • Active thoracic TB presents diverse radiologic features across pulmonary and extrapulmonary sites.
  • Diagnostic challenges include post-TB lung disease, mimics, and specific patient groups (e.g., HIV-positive, transplant recipients).
  • Understanding the full spectrum of imaging patterns is key for effective management.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate interpretation of imaging findings is critical for diagnosing and managing thoracic TB.
  • Recognizing varied disease patterns and challenging scenarios improves patient care and community TB control.
  • This review offers a guide to imaging modalities and monitoring for thoracic TB.