asian pacific journal of tropical disease2012Vol. 2pp. 492-494
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md2012miliaryasian
Abstract
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.