Miliary TB

Miliary TB

June 16, 2010Chest

 

Differential Diagnosis 

• Febrile and nonfebrile causes.

Miliary TB

• Seen With primary progressive or secondary TB
• Hematogenous speed
• Usually in persons with low immunity

Multiple 2-3mm noudules	Diffuse nodular interstitial pattern

Arrows show tree in bud appearance- normally seen with infectious processes

 

• Fungal Infection- histoplasmosis.
• Metastatic disease: renal, thyroid, testicular.
• Sarcoid.
• Silicosis.