The pretest probability of bilateral, symmetrical, hilar lymphadenopathy on chest x-ray in asymptomatic patients in a high-TB prevalence area

S. Khan, M. T. Khan, M. K. Ashraf, F. Naz, N. Salahuddin, S. Fatimi, R. Ahmed (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New developments in thoracic imaging modalities and illustrated thorax pathologies
Session: New developments in thoracic imaging modalities and illustrated thorax pathologies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 717
Disease area: Respiratory infections, Thoracic oncology

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