Extensive cranial, spinal and abdominal involvement in brucellosis: a case with review of the literature
Journal Title: The European Research Journal - Year 2019, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Brucellosis is still an endemic disease in certain parts of world. It’s clinical and radiological features are crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Although systemic disease in brucellosis shows common typical features, it’s also very important to know the uncommon features of multisystemic involvement. Herein we present a case of brucellosis with unique imaging features of extensive cranial, spinal, abdominal involvement in a middle aged woman.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Murat Koç, Yaprak Ünsal, Hülya Mollamehmetoğlu, Özgür Esen, Rıfat Reha Bilgin
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