Nodular Bronchiectatic <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> Complex Pulmonary Disease. Natural Course on Serial Computed Tomographic Scans

Abstract

Without treatment, about half of patients demonstrate progressive disease on serial CT over a mean follow-up period of 32 months and, thus, required treatment. Patients showing cavities or consolidation on initial CT are more likely to have progressive disease and thus to require treatment eventually.