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Tuberculosis of the rare azygos lobe of the right lung

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the etiological agent of tuberculosis in humans. Tuberculosis is not only a highly contagious infectious disease, but also one of the top causes of death globally, especially… Click to show full abstract

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the etiological agent of tuberculosis in humans. Tuberculosis is not only a highly contagious infectious disease, but also one of the top causes of death globally, especially in developing countries. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, and tuberculosis of the azygos lobe of the lung is extremely rare. This case report presents such a unique finding.

Keywords: azygos lobe; lobe right; tuberculosis; tuberculosis rare; rare azygos

Journal Title: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Year Published: 2021

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