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Tuberculosis of the upper respiratory tract misdiagnosed as Wegener's granulomatosis—an important distinction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. D. Couldery
A. D. Couldery
Affiliation:
Norwich
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Abstract

Four cases, two personal, of mis-diagnosis of tuberculosis of the upper respiratory tract as Wegener's granulomatosis have been presented. Greater awareness of this possibility of mis-diagnosis may diminish the possibility of mistreatment. It is suggested that fresh specimens should be sent for bacteriological examination and culture in all relevant upper respiratory tract lesions.

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Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 104 , Issue 3 , March 1990 , pp. 255 - 258
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1990

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