Abstract
We report a case of a 61-year-old Filipino-American male who developed pulmonary tuberculosis after travel to the Philippines. His history, presentation, imaging findings, and clinical course are presented as well as a discussion of the interesting imaging features in his case. Our case highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion for tuberculosis in the setting of "bronchiectatic air bronchograms" as well as the value of computed tomography (CT) imaging in pulmonary tuberculosis.
MeSH terms
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Antibiotics, Antitubercular / therapeutic use
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Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
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Bronchiectasis / diagnosis*
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Bronchiectasis / diagnostic imaging
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage
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Bronchoscopy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Ethambutol / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Isoniazid / therapeutic use
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pyrazinamide / therapeutic use
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Radiography
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Rifampin / therapeutic use
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / pathology
Substances
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Antibiotics, Antitubercular
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Antitubercular Agents
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Pyrazinamide
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Ethambutol
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Isoniazid
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Rifampin