J Korean Radiol Soc.  1984 Sep;20(3):519-524. 10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.3.519.

Congenital tuberculosis

• Woo SK
• Yoon YK
• Yoon Y
• Park CM
• Kim SY

• KMID: 2463007
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1984.20.3.519

Abstract

Congenital tuberculosis is an infection that is established in the fetus by hematogenous spread or by the aspiration or inhalation of infected amniotic fluid either before or during labor. The diagnosis can be confirmed only if both the tuberculous nature of the lesion and the antenatal origin of the infection can be proved. The authors analysed roentgen findings of two cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, thought to be congenital; 1. Diffuse distribution of nodular densities and some confluent densities were seen in the entire lungs in the inital film.The pulmonary markings were decreased in some degree. 2. Air bronchogram was noted. 3. Hepatosplenomegaly was associated.

MeSH Terms

Amniotic Fluid
Diagnosis
Female
Fetus
Inhalation
Lung
Tuberculosis*
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary