Presentation
The patient is a 54 year old malnourished homeless male who presented with fevers, chills, and a productive cough. He was unable to provide a detailed history as he was altered on admission.
Patient Data
Age: 54
Gender: Male
From the case:
Miliary tuberculosis
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Diffuse reticulonodular opacities bilaterally, suggesting a disseminated infectious etiology.
From the case:
Miliary tuberculosis
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Cross-sectional imaging confirmed countless 1-2 mm nodules throughout both lungs.
Case Discussion
Sputum samples were obtained and were highly positive for acid fast bacilli.