obsolete tuberculous lung cavity

A pulmonary tuberculosis characterized by tubercles formation which coalesce into consolidated areas. Caseation and softening of these areas, with involvement of the interstitial tissue, lead to the formation of a cavity. The symptoms include fever, increased

A pulmonary tuberculosis characterized by tubercles formation which coalesce into consolidated areas. Caseation and softening of these areas, with involvement of the interstitial tissue, lead to the formation of a cavity. The symptoms include fever, increased cough and sputum.

Also known as: cavitary tuberculosis; tuberculous cavity of lung