What is Miliary Tuberculosis?
- Manifestation and one form of presentation of TB on CXR
- Results from hematogenous spread of TB
- Poor prognosis
- Can be primary or secondary TB
- Associated additional sites of spread including solid organs and bones possible
Radiographic Features on X-Ray:
- Scattered diffusely 1 to 2 mm diameter nodules
- Uniform sized nodules usually scattered in both lungs
- Uniform distribution in upper, mid, and lower lung zones
Source:
- Dr. Vijay Sadasivam MD
- radRounds Radiology Network Member
