Clinical and Imaging Spectrum of Tuberculosis ‐associated Fibrosing Mediastinitis
Conclusions: TB‐associated FM shows some specific imaging characteristics, reflecting immune‐mediated fibrotic reaction secondary to TB infection. The insidious progression to mediastinal fibrosis after TB infection poses a challenge to the early diagnosis and results in subsequent respiratory dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tongxi Liu, Li Gao, Sheng Xie, Hongliang Sun, Min Liu, Zhenguo Zhai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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