TUBERCULOSIS OF THE ABDOMEN

Authors
LEDER RA LOW VHS
Citation
Ra. Leder et Vhs. Low, TUBERCULOSIS OF THE ABDOMEN, The Radiologic clinics of North America, 33(4), 1995, pp. 691-705
Citations number
75
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
The Radiologic clinics of North America → ACNP
ISSN journal
00338389
Volume
33
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
691 - 705
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(1995)33:4<691:TOTA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
The diagnosis of abdominal TB is often difficult. A high index of susp icion is required, especially in the high-risk population. This articl e discusses the radiology of abdominal TB, stressing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in order to obtain a favorable outcome.