Imaging of Adrenal Tuberculosis as Bilateral Enlargement

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7

Abstract

Adrenal tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and spreads by hematogeneous route. Clinical manifestations may take years to become apparent, and asymptomatic infection is not uncommon. Adrenal involvement was found in 6% of patients with active tuberculosis.

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Dr Kirti Rana

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Dr Kirti Rana (2017). Imaging of Adrenal Tuberculosis as Bilateral Enlargement. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(7), 25177-25179. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-527044