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Pulmonary tuberculosis

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
TB; Tuberculosis - pulmonary; Consumption
Symptoms:

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:
Examination of the lungs by stethoscope (auscultation) can reveal crackles. Enlarged or tender lymph nodes may be present in the neck or other areas. Fluid may be detectable around a lung (pleural effusion). Clubbing of the fingers or toes may be present.

Tests often include:

Tuberculosis in the kidney
Tuberculosis in the kidney
Tuberculosis in the lung
Tuberculosis in the lung
Tuberculosis, advanced - chest X-rays
Tuberculosis, advanced - chest X-rays
Pulmonary nodule - front view chest X-ray
Pulmonary nodule - front view chest X-ray
Pulmonary nodule, solitary - CT scan
Pulmonary nodule, solitary - CT scan
Miliary tuberculosis
Miliary tuberculosis
Tuberculosis of the lungs
Tuberculosis of the lungs
Erythema nodosum associated with sarcoidosis
Erythema nodosum associated with sarcoidosis
Respiratory system
Respiratory system
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