Description

Tuberculous bronchiectasis bacteriologically or histologically negative refers to a condition where bronchiectasis is present but tests for tuberculosis are negative. This indicates that while the structural changes in the bronchi are evident, there is no active tuberculosis infection identified through bacteriological or histological methods.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of bronchiectasis or tuberculosis. It is crucial to maintain the clinical terminology and avoid colloquial expressions. Variants such as 'bronquiectasia tuberculosa' may be heard, but the canonical term should be used in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous bronchiectasis bacteriologically or histologically negative after extensive testing.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó bronquiectasis tuberculosa bacteriológica o histológicamente negativa tras pruebas exhaustivas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with bronchiectasis caused by other infections; misinterpreting 'bacteriologically' as 'bacterial'; using informal terms instead of the canonical term.