Case 102: Tracheobronchial Tuberculosis

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This 76-years old had a 2-years history of cough and dyspnea on and off and a remote history of tuberculosis.

A CT scan showed left main bronchus narrowing, for which a bronchoscopy was done and BAL showed likely malignant cells.

Repeat biopsy showed fibrosis with granulomatous disease but because of the activity, despite a negative microbiology she was put her on anti-TB treatment.

The short video below discusses the case, and then tracheobronchial tuberculosis, with four other cases.


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