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What does "tree-in-bud" pattern mean?

Posted by pennelope @pennelope, Mar 14, 2024

What exactly does the following mean?
There are a few clusters of peripheral micronodules in the left lower lobe
laterally with a "tree-in-bud" pattern, likely sequelae from previous atypical
infection such as Mycobacterium avium complex

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 3 days ago
In reply to @juabita "CT scan two years ago showed tree in bud pattern in both lungs. Subsequent CTs show..." + (show)
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CT scan two years ago showed tree in bud pattern in both lungs. Subsequent CTs show no change and I have no symptoms. Are there other tests I should have or just monitot with scans

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@juabita What kind of doctor are you seeing? It would be a good idea to find out if you have Bronchiectasis or an active infection in your lungs.
A pulmonologist familiar with Bronchiectasis management would order appropriate tests - possibly a sputum culture and pulmonary function tests.

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