Tuberculosis physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A physical exam can provide valuable information about the patient’s overall condition and other factors that may affect how tuberculosis is treated, such as HIV infection or other illnesses.
Physical Examination
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
All forms of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis can include findings of pulmonary tuberculosis such as
Extra-Pulmonary Location | Additional Physical Examination Findings |
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Tuberculous Lymphadenitis | |
Pleural Tuberculosis | |
Skeletal Tuberculosis | |
Central Nervous System Tuberculosis | |
Tuberculosis Peritonitis | |
Miliary Tuberculosis | |
Tuberculosis Pericarditis | |
Renal Tuberculosis | |