Multifocal Extensive Spinal Tuberculosis with Retropharyngeal Abscess

An unusual case of a young boy presenting with spinal tuberculosis involving cervical & thoracic vertebrae, along with retropharyngeal abscess is reported. The patient presented with progressive quadriparesis, fever, night sweat and cervical lymphadenopathy. The lab studies confirmed tuberculosi...

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Main Authors: Farzana Shumy, Ahmad Mursel Anam, MA Jalil Chowdhury, Md Abul Kalam Azad, Samsun Nahar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University 2011-09-01
Series:Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal
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Online Access:https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BSMMUJ/article/view/8646