TB Research

Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Bronchogenic Carcinoma in a Young Ghanaian Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Walter Appati, Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke, Adelaide Appati, Queenster Oforiwaa Twumasi

Clinical Case Reports · 2025-08

Abstract

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and can pose diagnostic challenges to physicians. This case report discusses a 23-year-old male who initially presented with signs suggestive of lung carcinoma. A pleural biopsy done confirmed a TB-related right pleura necrotizing granuloma that responded well to anti-TB medications.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Bronchogenic carcinoma
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Carcinoma
  • Pathology
  • General surgery