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EARLY DETECTION OF PLEURO-PULMONARY TUBERCOLOSIS BY BEDSIDE LUNG ULTRASOUND: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE
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  • Andrea Boccatonda,
  • giulio cocco,
  • Antonio Corvino,
  • Ilaria Rossi,
  • Andrea Delli Pizzi,
  • Claudio Ucciferri,
  • Vecchiet J.,
  • Falasca K,
  • D’Ardes D.
Andrea Boccatonda
Bentivoglio Hospital

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giulio cocco
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara Department of Sciences
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Antonio Corvino
Federico II University Hospital
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Ilaria Rossi
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara Department of Sciences
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Andrea Delli Pizzi
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara Department of Sciences
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Claudio Ucciferri
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara Department of Sciences
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Vecchiet J.
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara
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Falasca K
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara
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D’Ardes D.
Gabriele d'Annunzio University of Chieti and Pescara Department of Sciences
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Abstract

We present a case in which lung Ultrasound was relevant to reach an early diagnosis of lung tuberculosis and to manage the patient in the right setting. Moreover, ultrasound allowed to detect and treat massive pleural effusion through an ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.
26 Jan 2022Submitted to Clinical Case Reports
31 Jan 2022Submission Checks Completed
31 Jan 2022Assigned to Editor
08 Feb 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
02 Mar 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
05 Mar 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
05 Mar 20221st Revision Received
10 Mar 2022Submission Checks Completed
10 Mar 2022Assigned to Editor
10 Mar 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
28 Mar 2022Editorial Decision: Accept