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A rare presentation of tuberculosis of the cervical spine

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

M. G. Dilkes*
Affiliation:
(London)
J. A. McGilugan
Affiliation:
(London)
J. Chapman
Affiliation:
(London)
*
ENT Department, The Royal London Hospital, Whitech ape I, London El 1BB.

Abstract

Tuberculosis may present in many different forms and is known to occur in the cervical spine and salivary glands. It may present as in this case, with the signs of spread before the initial infection becomes apparent.

Type
Clinical Records
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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