Pneumology: What are the complications caused by TB?

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What are the complications caused by TB?

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Most pt benign.
Complications include extensive lung destruction, cervical sympathetic ganglia damage (Horner's syndrome), ARDS, miliary spread (TB meningitis...), empyema, pneumothorax, systemic amyloidosis.

Pneumology

What are the complications caused by TB?

Most pt benign. Complications include extensive lung destruction, cervical sympathetic ganglia damage (Horner's syndrome), ARDS, miliary spread (TB meningitis...), empyema, pneumothorax, systemic amyloidosis.

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