A patient with an advanced case of TB may have which of the following radiologic findings?
1) Bronchial tumors
2) Hyperlucent lung fields
3) Retraction of lung segments
4) Right-sided heart enlargement
A)2
B)2, 3
C)3, 4
D)1, 3, 4

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Retraction of lung segments can occur due to fibrosis and scarring from TB. Right-sided heart enlargement can occur due to pulmonary hypertension secondary to chronic lung disease like TB.

A Patient with an Advanced Case of TB May Have