Pulmonary tuberculosis is rampant in some countries. The disease is an outcome of infection by and is more common in immunocompromised individuals. Furthermore, mycetoma or a fungal ball can develop in cavitary lesions of tuberculosis. The present case is a rare presentation of pulmonary tuberculosis with concomitant fungal ball in a diabetic Indian male. A clinical examination with a strong laboratory and radiological workup helped establish the final diagnosis. The patient was initiated on anti-tubercular chemotherapy and advised lobectomy.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10404112 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.41443 | DOI Listing |
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