A thirty five year-old male presented with cough, fever and anorexia since two months and sudden increase in shortness of breath three days back. Chest radiograph showed bilateral miliary mottling with bilateral pneumothorax. Patient was managed with bilateral intercostal drainage tube and anti-tubercular treatment. However patient did not adhere to advised regular follow-up and died six months after starting anti-tubercular treatment.
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