A diagnostic approach to tuberculosis of bones and joints.
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چکیده
A series of 17 children presenting at Baragwanath Hospital with histologically proven osteo-articWar tuberculosis is reported. The relatively early stage in the disease process has led to a specific radiological appearance. However, confirmation ofdiagnosis at biopsy is made more difficult as the area actually infected by the tubercle bacillus may be extremely limited. Care in biopsy technique has enabled a more accurate diagnosis to be made.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 64 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982