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Brief Report

The role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the management of perinatal tuberculosis: a case report

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Article: 2210731 | Received 07 Oct 2022, Accepted 01 May 2023, Published online: 09 May 2023

Figures & data

Figure 1. Radiographic findings. A. Thoracic CT at first admission revealed diffuse high-density nodular opacities of various sizes in both lungs. B. Chest radiograph at admission showed bilaterally patchy high-density shadows, which were more severe in the right lung. C. Chest radiograph within 24 h after fiberoptic bronchoscopy displayed improvement over admission. D. Chest radiograph reviewed in the tuberculosis clinic were normal. E. Picture taken by fiberoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated blockage of the airway by a lot of secretions.

Figure 1. Radiographic findings. A. Thoracic CT at first admission revealed diffuse high-density nodular opacities of various sizes in both lungs. B. Chest radiograph at admission showed bilaterally patchy high-density shadows, which were more severe in the right lung. C. Chest radiograph within 24 h after fiberoptic bronchoscopy displayed improvement over admission. D. Chest radiograph reviewed in the tuberculosis clinic were normal. E. Picture taken by fiberoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated blockage of the airway by a lot of secretions.