Description

Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes refers to the infection of the lymph nodes located near the trachea and bronchi by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. This condition can occur without the need for bacteriological or histological confirmation, which means that diagnosis may rely on clinical assessment and imaging studies.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in various clinical settings, and it is important to maintain a formal register. Common variants that may be encountered include 'tuberculosis de los ganglios linfáticos' or simply 'tuberculosis', but it is crucial to use the full term for clarity in medical contexts. Avoid colloquial terms that may not accurately convey the clinical condition.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of tracheobronchial lymph nodes, without mention of bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de los ganglios linfáticos traqueobronquiales, sin mencionar la confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with general tuberculosis; mispronunciation of 'traqueobronquiales'; mixing up with other lymph node infections.