Description

Miliary tuberculosis is a disseminated form of tuberculosis characterized by the presence of numerous small lesions resembling millet seeds in various organs, particularly the lungs. It occurs when Mycobacterium tuberculosis spreads through the bloodstream, leading to systemic infection.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'tuberculosis miliar' may sometimes be confused with 'tuberculosis extrapulmonar,' which refers to tuberculosis outside the lungs. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood in clinical settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with miliary tuberculosis after presenting with respiratory symptoms and systemic signs.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis miliar tras presentar síntomas respiratorios y signos sistémicos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'tuberculosis miliar' with 'tuberculosis extrapulmonar'; mispronouncing 'miliar' as 'militar'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.