Table 2. Comparison of the CT Findings for primary MDR and DS TB a.
| CT findings | Primary MDR TB (n = 89) | DS TB (n = 89) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree-in-bud pattern and Centrilobular nodules | 85(95.5) | 87(97.8) | 0.41 |
| Large nodule | 10(11.2) | 20(22.5) | 0.045 |
| Consolidation | |||
| Lobular or sub-segmental | 79(88.8) | 85(95.5) | 0.10 |
| Segmental or lobar | 33(37.1) | 31(34.8) | 0.76 |
| Cavity | |||
| Cavity in consolidation | 43(48.3) | 42(47.2) | 0.88 |
| Cavity nodule or mass | 51(57.3) | 34(38.2) | 0.01 |
| GGO | 22(24.7) | 30(33.7) | 0.19 |
| Bronchiectasis | 62(69.7) | 50(56.2) | 0.06 |
| Calcification | 25(28.1) | 39(43.8) | 0.03 |
| Atelectasis | 16(18.0) | 9(10.1) | 0.13 |
| Lymphadenopathy | |||
| Mediastinum | 24(27.0) | 30(33.7) | 0.33 |
| Hilar | 14(15.7) | 18(20.2) | 0.44 |
| Density of the LN | |||
| Calcified lymph node | 2(2.2) | 17(19.1) | <0.001 |
| Non calcified lymph node | 23(25.8) | 14(21.3) | 0.48 |
| Pleural effusion | 26(29.2) | 21(23.6) | 0.40 |
| Pericardial effusion | 3(3.4) | 7(7.9) | 0.19 |
| Laterality | 0.35 | ||
| Unilateral | 20(22.5) | 15(16.9) | |
| Bilateral | 69(77.5) | 74(83.1) | |
a Values are given as the number of patients(%).
*Values are derived from the Pearson chi-square test.
There are complete data in each group (n = 89) for all variables.