Lymph node tuberculosis presenting as chyluria.
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چکیده
Chyluria is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis. A patient in whom it was a presenting symptom is described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 31 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1976