Recurrent Tuberculosis of Intrathoracic Lymph Nodes in the Elderly. Difficulties of Diagnosis
https://doi.org/10.58838/2075-1230-2025-103-1-84-89
Abstract
The article presents problems that arise during differential diagnosis of recurrent tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes in the elderly, it describes bronchial tuberculous lesions and treatment opportunities.
About the Authors
N. G. ErshovaRussian Federation
Natalya G. Ershova - Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of Phthisiology Department, Institute of Clinical Medicine
1 Ostrovityanova St., Moscow, 117513 Phone: +7 (495) 434-14-22
T. A. Naumova
Russian Federation
Tatiana A. Naumova - Endoscopist
4 Build. 2 Dostoevsky St., Moscow, 127473 Phone:+7 (495) 631-15-15
G. M. Kuklina
Russian Federation
Galina M. Kuklina - Candidate of Medical Sciences, Pulmonologist
4 Build. 2 Dostoevsky St., Moscow, 127473 Phone:+7 (495) 631-15-15
O. V. Lovacheva
Russian Federation
Olga V. Lovacheva - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Chief Researcher of Department of Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis and Concurrent Infections
4 Build. 2 Dostoevsky St., Moscow, 127473 Phone:+7 (495) 631-15-15
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For citations:
Ershova N.G., Naumova T.A., Kuklina G.M., Lovacheva O.V. Recurrent Tuberculosis of Intrathoracic Lymph Nodes in the Elderly. Difficulties of Diagnosis. Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases. 2025;103(1):84-89. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.58838/2075-1230-2025-103-1-84-89