33. Miliary tuberculosis of the lungs
Organ: Lung
Description:
We can see many small yellowish-greyish dots everywhere on the surface, but especially on the top part. The background is grey.
Diagnosis: Miliary tuberculosis
Causes:
- Primary progressive tuberculosis
- Due to mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in immunodeficient persons
Theory:
See theoretical topic 31 and histology slide 31.
