Description

Primary tuberculous mediastinum with bacteriological or histological confirmation refers to the presence of tuberculosis in the mediastinal region, confirmed through laboratory tests. This condition often requires careful evaluation and management due to its implications for respiratory health.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in formal clinical settings and may hear variations such as 'mediastino tuberculoso' or 'tuberculosis mediastinal', which are less precise. It is important to stick to the glossary term to maintain clarity and accuracy in communication.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Primary tuberculous mediastinum with bacteriological or histological confirmation after extensive testing.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con mediastino tuberculoso primario con confirmación bacteriológica o histológica tras pruebas exhaustivas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'mediastinitis'; mispronouncing 'tuberculoso'; using informal terms like 'tuberculosis en el mediastino'