Tuberculosis with secondary vasculitis presenting as a nasal septal perforation
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (10): 631-633
in English
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ABSTRACT
A 45 years old man with tuberculosis [TB] and secondary vasculitis presented with perforation of the nasal septum, involving skin and cranial nerves. Vasculitis is a recognized, tough rare complication of tuberculosis and has not been previously described in the literature as a cause of nasal septal perforation. It presents a diagnostic dilemma. The diagnostic challenges of this case are outlined, and the clinical implications are discussed
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
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English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2011
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