THE ROLE OF RADIOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PLEUROPULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF THE REFERRAL HEALTH CENTER IN BAMAKOS 6TH DISTRICT

  • Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Mere-Enfant University Hospital, Le Luxembourg, Bamako, Mali.
  • Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Professor Bocar Sidy Sall University Hospital, Kati, Mali.
  • Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Mali Hospital, Bamako, Mali.
  • Radiology and Medical Imaging Unit at the FERTILIA Clinic, Bamako, Mali.
  • Medical Imaging Unit at the Commune VI Reference Health Center, Bamako, Mali.
  • Pulmonology Unit at the Commune III Reference Health Center, Bamako, Mali.
  • Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry/University of Science, Technology, and Engineering of Bamako, Bamako, Mali.
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Pleuropulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Chest X-rays are an essential tool for diagnostic evaluation. The objective of this study was to assess the role of chest X-rays in the diagnosis of pleuropulmonary tuberculosis in the radiology department of the referral health center in Bamakos 6th district.This was a cross-sectional study conducted from January 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. The study included all patients admitted for chest X-rays who presented radiographic findings suggestive of tuberculosis and whose diagnosis was confirmed by laboratory testing. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Patient confidentiality and anonymity were ensured. Patient participation was voluntary, and consent was obtained from the parents or guardians of patients under 18 years of age.In total, we identified 136 subjects who met the inclusion criteria out of 2,861 chest X-rays performed in the department, representing a prevalence of 4.75%. The 25-34 age group accounted for 31.6%. Males were predominant in 75% of cases. Signs of bacillary infiltration were noted in 98.5%. The main radiological abnormalities observed were alveolar opacity in 80.1%, followed by interstitial opacity (69.1%) and cavities/tuberculomas in 25.7% of cases.

Souleymane Sanogo et, al (2026); THE ROLE OF RADIOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF PLEUROPULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS IN THE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF THE REFERRAL HEALTH CENTER IN BAMAKOS 6TH DISTRICT, Int. J. of Adv. Res., 14 (04), 112-125, ISSN 2320-5407. DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/

Ilias GUINDO
Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Mere-Enfant University Hospital, Le Luxembourg, Bamako, Mali.
Mali

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