The role of Technetium-99m-Ethambutol scintigraphy in the management of spinal tuberculosis
Spines is a common site of extrapulmonary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (MTI). Spine destruction due to MTI can mimic other etiologies. Treatment of choice for spinal tuberculosis (STB) is anti-TB drugs while surgery could be needed in other causes. The gold standard for STB diagnosis is hist...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | World Journal of Nuclear Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.wjnm.org/article.asp?issn=1450-1147;year=2019;volume=18;issue=1;spage=13;epage=17;aulast=Diah |