1. MRI characteristics of tuberculous spondylitis
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Currie, S., Galea-Soler, S., Barron, D., Chandramohan, M., and Groves, C.
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POTT'S disease , *SPINE , *MYCOBACTERIUM tuberculosis , *HEALTH facilities , *MEDICAL imaging systems , *EARLY diagnosis , *DIAGNOSIS , *MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,TREATMENT of spine diseases - Abstract
Spondylitis is the most common osseous manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Although treatable, it continues to cause significant mortality and morbidity. Early diagnosis through familiarity with its imaging characteristics is essential to permit rapid treatment and prevent potential life-limiting consequences. In this review, we demonstrate the key magnetic resonance imaging features of this disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2011
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