Acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis: apropos of two cases.
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چکیده
Tuberculosis is a great masquerader presenting in varied forms and in atypical locations. The myriad presentations of tuberculosis may complicate its diagnosis. We present two cases of acromioclavicular joint tuberculosis treated with a regimen of antitubercular drugs for 18 months leading to a complete resolution of symptoms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
دوره 48 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014