Uncommon Site of Primary Tuberculosis: Sternum
Primary tuberculosis (TB) of the sternum is uncommon even in endemic countries. It can present as swelling, discharging sinus, erosion and spontaneous fracture of sternum, and with secondary infection (abscess). A proper history with physical examination, computed tomography, Ziehl-Neelsen staining...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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GESDAV
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=26169 |