Description

Tuberculosis of lung refers to an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs. The phrase indicates that bacteriological or histological examinations have not been performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts where diagnostic tests are being discussed. Common variants include 'tuberculosis pulmonar' or simply 'tuberculosis', but it is important to stick to the glossary term for clarity. Avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of lung, bacteriological or histological examination not done.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó Tuberculosis del examen de pulmón, bacteriológico o histológico no realizado.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis extrapulmonar'; misinterpreting the absence of tests as a confirmed diagnosis; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.