Yes, but its not the only correct answer. The lesions found in miliary TB are yellow-white casseous nodules (~ 2mm) that resemble millet seed. Miliary TB can affect any organ, but particularly the lungs, liver, bone marrow, and spleen.
Miliary tuberculosis refers to the inflammatory reaction to the tuberculosis bacilli when disseminated throughout the body.
Also called "Mad Hatters Disease" because it frequently affects millinery workers
Lesions look like millet seeds
Can occur years after expire to TB
Usually occurs in immunocompetent individuals
No. Primary granulomas represent a chronic inflammatory response that requires constant maintenance by the immune system (i.e. to keep the wall intact). Immunocompromised people (e.g. chemo patients, the elderly) are at increased risk for reactivation TB and miliary spread. Miliary TB rarely happens in immunocompetent individuals.
No. Mad Hatter Disease refers to the neurologic effects of mercury poisoning.
Yes, but its not the only correct answer. Primary granulomas can contain active TB for years, so the bacilli and escape and "reactivate" long after the primary infection usually in immunocompromised individuals.
