Unusual patterns of tuberculosis on cross-sectional imaging: a pictorial review
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چکیده
Abstract Background Tuberculosis is routinely encountered on imaging throughout the world. Radiologists are usually familiar with common patterns of tuberculosis cross-sectional imaging. However, frequently presents unfamiliar and/or uncommon anatomic sites which still pose a diagnostic challenge. Discussion Rapid improvements in management acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients leading to increased survival as well advances chemotherapy and immunosuppressive medication have complicated presentation by increasing probability unconventional involvement appearances. In this review, we describe these provide protocol for arriving at right diagnosis differentiating from other pathologies similar These described through case-based illustrations unusual locations tuberculosis. Conclusions It important radiologists be aware such order facilitate early accurate appropriate patient face changing demographics pathological profile current era scientific advancements.
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عنوان ژورنال: Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2090-4762', '0378-603X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-022-00875-0