Table 3. Comparison of the extent of pulmonary abnormalities in pMDR and DS TB a.
| Characteristics | Primary MDR TB (n = 89) | DS TB (n = 89) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4.44 | 4.43 | 0.78 |
| Tree-in-bud pattern and Centrilobular Nodules | 3.57 | 3.7 | 0.68 |
| Large nodule | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.04 |
| Consolidation | |||
| Lobular or sub-segmental | 2.22 | 2.48 | 0.17 |
| Segmental or lobar | 0.55 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Cavity | |||
| Cavity in consolidation | 0.96 | 0.79 | 0.52 |
| Cavity nodule or mass | 1.03 | 0.64 | 0.01 |
| GGO | 0.46 | 0.54 | 0.24 |
| Bronchiectasis | 1.70 | 1.13 | 0.02 |
| Calcification | 0.55 | 0.73 | 0.047 |
| Atelectasis | 0.29 | 0.15 | 0.12 |
a Values are given as the number of pulmonary lobes involved by each specific abnormality.
*Values are derived from the Mann-Whitney U test.
There are complete data for all variables in each group (n = 89).