Xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis of femur masquerading as neoplasm
Xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis (XO) is a very rare chronic granulomatous inflammation. It can mimic malignant bone tumors on its clinical presentation, gross features, and radiological imaging. However, histopathological examination can differentiate it from malignancy. We describe the case of a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Arabic |
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Tishreen University
2019-12-01
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Series: | مجلة جامعة تشرين للدراسات والبحوث العلمية، سلسلة العلوم الصحية |
Online Access: | http://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/9350 |