Multiple splenic macronodular tuberculomas: MRI characteristics under treatment

Tuberculous involvement of the liver and spleen is uncommon, especially in the absence of pulmonary manifestations. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of multiple tuberculous splenic lesions have not been described so far. Also, to the best of our knowledge, MRI changes of macronodular...

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Published inThe international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 233 - 236
Main Authors Oikonomou, Anastasia, Mantatzis, Michael, Ritis, Konstantinos, Kartalis, George, Prassopoulos, Panos
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published France 01.02.2006
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Adolescent
Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Tuberculoma - diagnosis
Tuberculoma - drug therapy
Tuberculosis, Splenic - diagnosis
Tuberculosis, Splenic - drug therapy
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Summary:Tuberculous involvement of the liver and spleen is uncommon, especially in the absence of pulmonary manifestations. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of multiple tuberculous splenic lesions have not been described so far. Also, to the best of our knowledge, MRI changes of macronodular tuberculomas under treatment have not been described.
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ISSN:1027-3719