TB Research

Spectrum of Radiographic Findings in Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: A Literature Review

Reza Dwi Ramadhan

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026-04

Abstract

This review summarizes the radiographic spectrum of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis across multiple imaging modalities, including chest radiography, CT, ultrasound, and MRI. Recognizing characteristic imaging patterns is essential for early diagnosis, evaluation of disease extent, and detection of complications to guide appropriate management.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Radiography
  • Radiology
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Disease
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Broad spectrum
  • Medical imaging
  • Tuberculosis
  • Respiratory disease