Radiological and Pathological Co-Relation between Category 1 & 2 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Objective: Pulmonary TB is a worldwide infection and medical, social problem causing increase mortality and morbidity especially in our country. The aim of study was to explore the relation b/w degree of smear +ive with radiological extent of lesions on x-ray and HRCT. Material and Methods: Chest radiographs of 2500 patients were received, with sputum +ve .Post t/m residual changes were classified according to the severity of these changes. Data analysis was done by tabulating these categories with pulmonary and extrapulmonary lesions. Results: Clearance of chest radiograph was seen in 40% cases and persistent cavitations was seen in 30% cases with past h/o TB, with only 12% no such history. Age prevalence between males and females noted. Conclusion: Radiology provides essential information for the management and follow up of the patients and is extremely valuable for monitoring complications. Keyword: Lung CT, Lung infection, Pulmonary, Tuberculosis
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