Description

Tuberculous fibrosis of lung bacteriologically or histologically negative refers to lung damage caused by tuberculosis that does not show active bacteria or histological evidence of the disease. This condition may still present significant respiratory symptoms and requires careful clinical evaluation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other types of pulmonary fibrosis or active tuberculosis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not convey the clinical significance. Variants such as 'fibrosis pulmonar por tuberculosis' may be heard but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous fibrosis of lung bacteriologically or histologically negative after extensive imaging studies.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con fibrosis tuberculosa de bacteriológica pulmonar o histológicamente negativa tras estudios de imagen extensivos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with active tuberculosis; mixing up with non-tuberculous pulmonary fibrosis; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tuberculoso'.