Early detection of pleuro‐pulmonary tuberculosis by bedside lung ultrasound: A case report and review of literature

oleh: Giulio Cocco, Andrea Boccatonda, Ilaria Rossi, Damiano D’Ardes, Antonio Corvino, Andrea Delli Pizzi, Claudio Ucciferri, Falasca Katia, Vecchiet Jacopo

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2022-07-01

Deskripsi

Abstract We present a case in which lung ultrasound (LUS) was relevant to reach an early diagnosis of lung tuberculosis and to manage the patient in the right setting. Moreover, ultrasound allowed to detect and treat massive pleural effusion through an ultrasound‐guided thoracentesis.