Initial tbc infiltration in adults. Prozorov and Kantorovich (Vopr. Tub., 1928, No. 1)

Stating this extremely interesting and important question and based on the works of Assman and Redeker, Prozorov and Kantorovich on the basis of their 19 cases give the clinical and roentgenologic picture of the initial tbc infiltration in adults. This large focal infiltration, located close to the pleural surface, is most often found at the level of ribs II and III on the right, in the upper lobe of the lung, and is characteristic not only of adolescence. With progression of the process, its pneumonic forms with decay of lung tissue are also observed, but in most cases the infiltrate is resolved or becomes melted.