Description

Acute miliary tuberculosis of multiple sites is a disseminated form of tuberculosis characterized by the presence of numerous small lesions throughout the body, resembling millet seeds. This condition often arises from a primary pulmonary infection that spreads hematogenously, affecting various organs and tissues.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis, such as pulmonary tuberculosis or extrapulmonary tuberculosis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term in formal medical contexts to ensure clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with acute miliary tuberculosis of multiple sites after presenting with systemic symptoms and imaging findings.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis miliar aguda de múltiples sitios tras presentar síntomas sistémicos y hallazgos en las imágenes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with pulmonary tuberculosis; misinterpreting as a less severe form of tuberculosis; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.