Tuberculous deep neck infection in a soldier, preceding miliary tuberculosis:: A diagnostic dilemma
MILITARY MEDICINE, cilt.170, sa.12, ss.1066-1068, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 170 Sayı: 12
- Basım Tarihi: 2005
- Doi Numarası: 10.7205/milmed.170.12.1066
- Dergi Adı: MILITARY MEDICINE
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1066-1068
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Tuberculosis can affect every organ, most importantly the lungs, and worldwide it is the leading cause of death attributable to a single infectious agent. Tuberculous involvement of the neck is also possible. Patients mostly present with masses or draining fistulas in the neck, which are mostly located in the posterior cervical, submandibular, and supraclavicular regions. We report on a soldier who presented with a tuberculous deep neck infection, followed by miliary tuberculosis. The clinical presentation and diagnostic dilemmas are discussed.