Unusual Tuberculosis Mimicking Connective Tissue Disease: A Pediatric Case Report
We reported a child with unusual extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) who was misdiagnosed with a connective tissue disease leading to treatment delay. A 13-year-old boy presented with subacute joint pain, headache and diplopia. The examination revealed swelling in the right knee, cervical lymphadenopat...
Main Authors: | Tipaporn Thongmak, Utcharee Intusoma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Prince of Songkla University
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR) |
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Online Access: | https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/757 |
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