Abstract
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis can present in almost any part of the body. As many as half of all cases of tuberculosis in the UK occur outside of the lung. This chapter describes three of the more common sites of tuberculosis—peripheral lymph nodes, abdominal pericardial. Clinical features diagnosis are discussed as well as optimal management.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Tuberculosis in Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 53-66 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030755096 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030755089 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Abdominal
- Gastrointestinal
- Lymph node
- Pericardial
- Tuberculosis