Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

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Which of the following is a radiographic abnormality associated with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis?

Narrowing of the airways

Dilation of the bronchi

Enlargement of the heart

Thickening of the pleura (correct)

What is the main cause of death among HIV-infected persons?

Tuberculosis (correct)

Malaria

Pneumonia

Hepatitis

What is the annual risk of developing active TB for a person with a positive TST who acquires HIV infection?

20-30%

50-60%

80-90%

3-13% (correct)

What physical findings may be observed in cases of miliary TB?

Hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and lymphadenopathy Signup and view all the answers

What radiographic abnormality is commonly seen in cases of miliary TB?

Miliary reticulonodular pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common hematologic abnormality seen in miliary TB?

Anemia with leukopenia Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment duration for itraconazole in the management of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis?

≥6 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnostic test of choice for bacteriologic confirmation of miliary TB?

Bronchoalveolar lavage Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis of miliary TB if left unrecognized?

Lethal Signup and view all the answers

What is the rare presentation of miliary TB seen in the elderly characterized by mild intermittent fever, anemia, and meningeal involvement preceding death?

Cryptic miliary TB Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a less common extrapulmonary form of tuberculosis?

Chorioretinitis Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of tuberculous otitis?

Hearing loss and otorrhea Signup and view all the answers

In the nasopharynx, tuberculosis may simulate which other condition?

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis Signup and view all the answers

What are the cutaneous manifestations of tuberculosis?

Abscesses and chronic ulcers Signup and view all the answers

How does tuberculous mastitis usually spread?

Through retrograde lymphatic spread Signup and view all the answers

What is the rare manifestation of tuberculosis that presents as adrenal insufficiency?

Adrenal TB Signup and view all the answers

How does congenital TB occur?

Through transplacental spread of tubercle bacilli to the fetus Signup and view all the answers

What are some post-TB complications?

Chronic impairment of lung functions and bronchiectasis Signup and view all the answers

What can chronic pulmonary aspergillosis manifest as?

Simple aspergilloma or chronic cavitary aspergillosis Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis?

Respiratory impairment, hemoptysis, and weight loss Signup and view all the answers