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Aden Gunnar Miller1, Paul J Spicer2
1University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 800 Rose Street MN 150, Lexington, KY 40506, USA.
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|June 28, 2021
Summary
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can mimic other diseases, delaying diagnosis. Early recognition of spinal TB imaging features is crucial for prompt treatment, especially in immigrant populations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health issue with rising incidence in developed nations, particularly among immigrants.
- Extrapulmonary TB, especially involving the musculoskeletal system, presents diagnostic challenges, often mimicking metastatic disease or infections.
- Musculoskeletal TB requires high clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis and treatment.
