Endobronchial Involvement in Miliary Tuberculosis
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Clinical and Para-Clinical Presentations of Endobronchial Tuberculosis
Introdution: Tuberculosis (TB), with different types of respiratory tract involvements, has a high rate of mortality all around the world. Endobronchial involvement, which is a slightly common tuberculous infection, requires special attention due to its severe complications such as bronchostenosis. Aim of study of this study was describes, one type of pulmonary tuberculosis with less diagnosed ...
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