Description

Tuberculous fibrosis of lung refers to the scarring and fibrous tissue formation in the lungs due to a previous tuberculosis infection. This condition can occur even in the absence of current active disease or without bacteriological or histological confirmation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with active tuberculosis or other lung conditions. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Some may use 'fibrosis pulmonar por tuberculosis' colloquially, but it is best to stick to the glossary term in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with active tuberculosis; mixing up with other lung fibrosis types; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tuberculoso'.