TB
Art rendering depicting toothed red snappers aggressively consuming lung tissue, symbolizing the destructive process of tuberculosis (TB) cavitation in the left upper lobe (LUL). The acid-fast Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli, often called “red snappers,” are notorious for their ability to erode lung parenchyma, creating air-filled cavities that facilitate disease progression and transmission.
This artistic interpretation transforms a microscopic observation into a visceral, symbolic representation of TB’s destructive nature—bridging science, art, and storytelling to enhance understanding.
Ashley Davidoff, MD
TheCommonVein.com
(lungs-0792 – lo res)
Art rendering of a coronal CT scan illustrating biapical cavitation in tuberculosis (TB), with toothed red snappers surrounding and consuming the affected lung tissue. These aggressive fish symbolize Mycobacterium tuberculosis, known as “red snappers” due to their acid-fast staining properties. In TB, cavitary lesions result from necrotic destruction of lung parenchyma, creating air-filled spaces that enhance disease spread and transmission.
This fusion of radiology and artistic symbolism transforms a pathological process into a striking visual metaphor—bridging medical science with storytelling to deepen understanding.
Ashley Davidoff, MD
TheCommonVein.com
(lungs-0793 – lo res)