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Acquired lung cysts in post primary tuberculosis: An uncommon radiological finding in a common disease
Tan, Lingsze1, Tan, Suzet2.
Tuberculosis (TB) is still an endemic disease in Malaysia. Cystic lung disease in post primary tuberculosis is not common. It can occur before, during or after completion of anti-TB treatment. Clinical history and review of serial chest radiograph is paramount to make the diagnosis. This case report highlights an interesting case of a young female patient who developed extensive cystic lung disease during the course of anti-TB treatment and the importance of recognizing this unusual manifestation.
Affiliation:
- Hospital Taiping, Malaysia
- Hospital Taiping, Malaysia
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