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The study aims to evaluate the chest radiographic patterns associated with pulmonary tuberculosis in adults.

July 20, 2026Open Access

Chest Radiographic Pattern of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Prospective study evaluates radiographic features of pulmonary tuberculosis in adults, highlighting key patterns.

The study aims to evaluate the chest radiographic patterns associated with pulmonary tuberculosis in adults.
Prospective study conducted over six months at University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
132 adults with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis had their chest radiographs digitally reviewed.
Data analyzed using SPSS software version 25.0, with significant findings highlighted.
Consolidations were the most common radiographic feature at 106 cases (56.4%).
Lymphadenopathy and lung destruction were the least common features, each with 2 cases (1.1%).
Various patterns of pulmonary tuberculosis were identified, including pleural effusion, cavitation, and miliary TB.

IA et al. (2026) studied this question.

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