hi, one of my frnd had pain in his neck for 2 months. Doctor advised him MRI & CT Scan and found that there is lump. So he went for CT guided biopsy. The histapathology report confirms that its TB but Microbiology report of initial, 3 weeks & 6 weeks reports says that there is no mycobacterium. Doctor has put him on AKT and after 1 month the MRI report compared to initial report shows reduction in the lump. But its confusing that why Microbiology report says negative TB. Please advise.Weight
Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Your tuberculosis report positive as per histopathology report and microbiology report negative Sometime microbiology report can be negative if done only by AFB smear examination.... So if needed in such conditions higher method like gene expert study can be done to rule out tuberculosis.... Your lump showing reducing in size after starting anti tuberculosis Chat Doctor. . Take care Consult infectious specialist or physician for examination Hope your concern solved