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Pulmonary infections mimicking malignancy on bronchoscopy: A retrospective single-center study in Japan.

Naoya ItohJunichi ShimizuHiromi MurakamiToyoaki Hida
Published in: Journal of general and family medicine (2020)
Despite the rare occurrence of TB in patients with suspected lung malignancy, healthcare workers should remain vigilant regarding the possibility of TB to prevent occupational exposure during invasive procedures such as routine bronchoscopy.
Keyphrases
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • risk assessment
  • clinical practice