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Tuberculous Spondylitis: A Report of Different Clinical Scenarios and Literature Update

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Resumo:Tuberculosis is still one of the most important health problems in the world. In developed countries, the proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases is increasing. Nowadays tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott disease, is a rare clinical condition but can cause severe vertebral and neurological sequelae that can be prevented with an early correct diagnosis. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of tuberculous spondylitis in modern times, describing three different cases and discussing its best diagnostic and therapeutic approach based on the current literature.
Autores principais:Lacerda, CM
Outros Autores:Linhas, R; Duarte, R
Assunto:Tuberculose da Coluna Vertebral
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Hospital de Braga
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Científico do Hospital de Braga

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