Outcome of untreated lung nodules with histological but no microbiological evidence of tuberculosis

Outcome of untreated lung nodules with histological but no microbiological evidence of tuberculosis

Abstract Background The outcome of lung nodule(s) with histopathological findings suggestive of tuberculosis (TB) but lack of microbiologic confirmation remains unclear. Whether these patients require anti-TB treatment remains unknown. The aim of the study was to compare the risk of active TB within...

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Main Authors: Che-Liang Chung, Yen-Fu Chen, Yen-Ting Lin, Jann-Yuan Wang, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Jin-Shing Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Caseous necrosis
Granulomatous inflammation
Pulmonary nodule
Surgery
Tuberculosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3442-9

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