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Pulmonary Tuberculosis: The Great Mimicker of Lung Cancer

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Though tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient pathogen, diagnosis remains challenging. Distinguishing pulmonary tuberculoma, a rare manifestation of TB, from lung cancer is critical. We report an 85-year-old woman with a smoking history and TB-endemic exposure, presenting with fatigue and anorexia. Imaging revealed a solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN), with biopsy confirming TB.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71919

Authors: Laura Corrales‐Diaz Pomatto‐Watson, Hershan Singh Johl, Karleen Meiklejohn

Institutions: University of California Davis Medical Center, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820