Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is a commen medical and social problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Accurate diagnosis is very important. Chest radiography is usually the first choice of diagnostic tool when there is a suspicion of pulmonary TB. A computed tomography (CT) scan provides more detailed information on the extent and distribution of pulmonary TB. Here we present a culture proved pulmonary TB with paving-stone CT finding in a young immunocompetent male patient.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3834209 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2223-4292.2013.09.02 | DOI Listing |
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