Primary Gingival Tuberculosis Diagnosis: A Difficult Endeavor
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Primary gingival tuberculosis diagnosis: a difficult endeavor.
AIM To highlight the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis even in the absence of confirmation from several investigations and diagnostic aides. BACKGROUND Tuberculosis is a common infectious granulomatous disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria. An oral lesion when seen in association with tuberculosis is very rare and in most cases is noticed seconda...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1526-3711
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1287