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Diagnostic criteria for NTM-PD (adapted from). Both the clinical/radiological and microbiological criteria must be met for a confirmed diagnosis of NTM-PD.. a If the results are non-diagnostic, consider repeat sputum AFB smears and cultures.. AFB, acid fast bacilli; HRCT, high-resolution computed tomography; NTM-PD, pulmonary disease caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
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The patient was therefore referred to a specialist NTM team and the diagnosis of NTM-PD was confirmed based on presence of clinical symptoms, evidence of radiological change consistent with NTM-PD, and repeated positive sputum cultures for M. intracellulare (Fig. 1).
Radiological results from the case studies of patients with NTM-PD.. CT, computed tomography; NTM-PD, pulmonary disease caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
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A chest X-ray showed right mid-zone consolidation with hyper-inflation and emphysema, in keeping with COPD and a history of smoking and drug use (Fig. 3B). Following the NTM-PD diagnosis, an HRCT scan was performed (Fig. 3B) and showed fibrocavitary disease.
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Radiological results from the case studies of patients with NTM-PD.. CT, computed tomography; NTM-PD, pulmonary disease caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria.
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A chest X-ray showed right mid-zone consolidation with hyper-inflation and emphysema, in keeping with COPD and a history of smoking and drug use (Fig. 3B). Following the NTM-PD diagnosis, an HRCT scan was performed (Fig. 3B) and showed fibrocavitary disease.
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