Pulmonary Tuberculosis: The Great Mimicker of Lung Cancer

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Laura Corrales‐Diaz Pomatto‐Watson, Hershan Singh Johl, Karleen Meiklejohn
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71919
Cited by: 2
References: 27

Abstract

Though tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient pathogen, diagnosis remains challenging. Distinguishing pulmonary tuberculoma, a rare manifestation of TB, from lung cancer is critical. We report an 85-year-old woman with a smoking history and TB-endemic exposure, presenting with fatigue and anorexia. Imaging revealed a solitary pulmonary nodule (SPN), with biopsy confirming TB.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e71919–e71919
Publication date
22 January 2026
Language
EN