Extension of paravertebral abscess in tuberculosis of the thoracic spine: report of two cases.
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Two cases of tuberculosis of the thoracic spine with extrapleural extension of paravertebral abscesses, presenting radiologically as cold abscesses away from the spine in the PA chest radiograph, are presented. The radiographic features and response to antitubercular drugs are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 45 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990