Description

Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site is a form of tuberculosis characterized by the presence of numerous small lesions resembling millet seeds in a specific anatomical location. This condition often arises from a disseminated infection and can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in various clinical settings, particularly in infectious disease and pulmonology. Common variants include 'tuberculosis miliar' or 'tuberculosis aguda', but it is crucial to use the full term for clarity in formal contexts. Avoid colloquial terms that may not accurately describe the condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Acute miliary tuberculosis of a single specified site after presenting with respiratory symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis miliar aguda de un solo sitio especificado tras presentar síntomas respiratorios.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; misinterpreting as 'tuberculosis miliar generalizada'; using informal terms like 'tuberculosis aguda' without specification.