Multifocal skeletal tuberculosis

Yilmaz M., Kantarci F., Mihmanli I., Kanberoglu K.

SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.97, sa.8, ss.785-787, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 97 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/00007611-200408000-00023
  • Dergi Adı: SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.785-787
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Multifocal skeletal tuberculosis is defined as osteoarticular lesions that occur simultaneously at two or more locations. We present radiologic findings in two cases of multifocal osteoarticular tuberculosis. Differential diagnoses of such lesions, based on different radiologic modalities, can include metastatic disease, eosinophilic granuloma, or lymphoma. Since tuberculosis can be present in multiple sites, especially in patients from areas where tuberculosis is endemic, it is essential to avoid a delay in diagnosis.