Wk 5, Case 45 - Review

EXAM: XR Chest 2 Views PA + Lateral
CLINICAL INDICATION: Pneumothorax HIV positive, cough
FINDINGS: Small left pneumothorax is unchanged. There is a nodular, cavitary lesion in the left upper lobe, unchanged from yesterday's exam. Surrounding nodular, bronchocentric opacities are concerning for endobronchial spread of infection. The heart and pulmonary vasculature is normal. No effusions.
IMPRESSION: Cavitary lesion in the left upper lobe concerning for active pulmonary tuberculosis.
Important findings were identified, read back and verified.