Description

Tuberculous pneumonia is a type of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, characterized by inflammation of the lungs. This diagnosis is made without the need for bacteriological or histological confirmation, relying instead on clinical presentation and imaging studies.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be encountered in various clinical settings, particularly in pulmonology. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Some interpreters might hear 'neumonía por tuberculosis' as a variant, which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous pneumonia, without mention of bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: Al paciente se le diagnosticó neumonía tuberculosa, sin mencionar la confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with 'neumonía bacteriana'; misinterpretation of 'tuberculosa' as a general term; mixing up with other forms of pneumonia