Author: Arun George / Editor: Arun George / Reviewer: Raja Shahid Ali, Jia Luen Goh / Codes: IC5, IP1, IP2, ResP3, ResP4, SLO1 / Published: 25/01/2024
A 22-year-old South Asian male presents with 2 episodes of haemoptysis on a background of anorexia, weight loss and a dry cough for 2 months. He has recently had 2 courses of antibiotics for his “chest infection”.
His vital signs are as follows: Pulse 80/min, O2 sats 97% on room air, RR 16/min, BP 126/74, Temperature 38.40°C, GCS 15.
Physical examination is unremarkable.
12 responses
Interesting brief case
Interesting good reminder re: TB
Good reminder to consider CSF involvement despite no neurological symptoms
lovely read
Interesting case
Interesting case with good learning points
Informative
Great short case , and intresting about the CSF
very good case
Good Case
Good reminder of TB
Good to know about the need for an LP