Table 2 Radiological characteristics of 43 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
Radiological findings | Total (n= 43) (%) | Chest Plain film only (n= 14) | Chest CT scan (n= 29) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mediastinal and/or hilar lymphadenopathy | 23 (53) | 1 | 22 | < 0.001 |
Pleural effusion | 20 (47) | 5 | 15 | 0.35 |
Fibrocalcified lesion | 14 (43) | 2 | 12 | 0.095 |
Nodules | 16 (37) | 4 | 12 | 0.51 |
Ground glass | 6 (14) | 0 | 6 | 0.16 |
Pericardial effusion | 6 (14) | 0 | 6 | 0.16 |
Interstitial pattern | 2 (7) | 1 | 1 | > 0.99 |
Cavitation | 2 (7) | 0 | 2 | > 0.99 |