Abstract:

Intrathoracic sarcoidosis and tuberculosis are similar in clinical characteristics, pathological manifestations and imaging signs. It is particularly important to establish a standardized differential diagnosis process to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment, especially in tuberculosis endemic areas. Therefore, the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Treatment Committee of the Chinese Antituberculosis Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis and Clinical Multidisciplinary Cooperation Working Group of the Radiology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association organized multidisciplinary experts from the national tuberculosis department, respiratory department, pathology department, imaging department and related disciplines to develop an Expert consensus on clinical differential diagnosis and treatment of intrathoracic sarcoidosis and pulmonary tuberculosis under the background of tuberculosis epidemic. As a participant in the consensus compilation, the author interprets the difficulties and recommendations in the differential diagnosis of the two diseases for clinical reference.

Key words: Sarcoidosis, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, Diagnosis, differential, Consensus development conferences as topic