A case of Pott's disease in a 20-year-old military dependent

Autor: M D, Grinkemeyer, R C, LaBarre, M J, Yaszemski, R P, Klucznik, S P, Blatt, D M, Drehner
Rok vydání: 1994
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Zdroj: Military medicine. 159(3)
ISSN: 0026-4075
Popis: Tuberculous spondylitis (Pott's disease) is an uncommon complication of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection that may have serious consequences if the diagnosis is missed or delayed. A case of tuberculous spondylitis in a military dependent is presented. Clinical presentation, radiologic findings, laboratory findings, and treatment are discussed.
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