Large pleural nodules secondary to Mycobacterium tuberculosis

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2014 Oct;21(4):335-7. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000092.

Abstract

Mycobacterium tuberculosis disease is a common disease worldwide. Pleural visualization, however, is usually not required as the diagnosis can typically be made by less invasive methods. Thoracoscopic visualization typically reveals pleural erythema and studding with numerous small pleural tubercules and adhesions. We present images from a patient with less commonly seen large pleural nodules and plaques resulting from tuberculous pleuritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification*
  • Pleura / microbiology
  • Pleura / pathology
  • Pleural Effusion / microbiology
  • Pleural Effusion / pathology
  • Thoracoscopy / methods
  • Tuberculosis, Pleural / pathology*