@article{JTD2446,
author = {Caliskan Tayfun and Tuncer Ozkisa and Serkan Aribal and Hatice Kaya and Mehmet Incedayi and Asim Ulcay and Faruk Ciftci},
title = {High resolution computed tomography findings in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis patients according to their culture status},
journal = {Journal of Thoracic Disease},
volume = {6},
number = {6},
year = {2014},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the clinical features and high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and to evaluate the correlation between these parameters and the culture results.
Methods: We retrospectively studied 78 active smear-negative PTB patients. They were divided into two groups according to their culture results. The HRCT findings and clinical features at the beginning of the antituberculosis treatment were reviewed.
Results: The mean age was 22.48±3.18 years. Micronodules (87%), large nodules (63%) and centrilobular nodules (62%) were the most common HRCT findings. HRCT findings were observed in the right upper (72%), left upper (56%), right lower (32%), and left lower lobes (29%). Cough (37%) and chest pain (32%) were the most frequent symptoms at presentation.
Conclusions: There were no significant differences in the HRCT findings and clinical features between the two groups. Thus, in cases of smear-negative and culture-negative PTB, the patient with compatible clinical and radiological features should be considered for tuberculosis treatment.},
issn = {2077-6624}, url = {https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/2446}
}