Isolated optic neuritis secondary to presumed tuberculosis in an immunocompetent child.
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چکیده
Isolated optic neuritis as a presenting sign of tuberculosis in children is uncommon. We report a case of an immunocompetent child who displayed features of bilateral optic neuritis secondary to presumed tuberculosis. It is essential to highlight this alarming presentation in a child, as the presence of tuberculosis has re-emerged as a serious public health problem especially in developing countries.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 67 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012