Tuberculosis - The great mimicker: A case of traumatic drainage of cold abscess.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.07.142
Abstract: BACKGROUND The tuberculosis is characterised by cold abscess which classically lacks the usual signs and symptoms of inflammation. This case report highlights atypical presentation of tuberculous cold abscess in the form of appearance of massive… read more here.
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Melioidosis: the great mimicker
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2017.1348875
Abstract: ABSTRACT Melioidosis is an infectious disease endemic in Northern Australia and South East Asia. It is associated with high degrees of morbidity and mortality. On average, around five cases are diagnosed annually in the USA.… read more here.
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18F-FMISO PET of an Intracranial Tuberculoma: A Great Mimicker.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004471
Abstract: ABSTRACT Solitary intracranial tuberculomas are rare and frequently misdiagnosed as brain tumors. We report a case of intracranial tuberculous granuloma mimicking a high-grade glioma with avid uptake on 18F-fluoromisonidazole PET/CT. It has been believed that… read more here.
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Neurobrucellosis: the great mimicker
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DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0567-2021
Abstract: ABSTRACT Neurobrucellosis is caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella and is responsible for several clinical manifestations, making diagnosis challenging. The most common route of infection is through the consumption of unpasteurized or raw dairy… read more here.
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Kerion: a great mimicker
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DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51588
Abstract: A previously well 9yearold boy presented to the outpatients’ clinic with a tender, swollen occipital scalp lesion progressing over one month’s duration; erythema, scaling, focal alopecia and occipital lymphadenopathy were noted (Box 1, A). He… read more here.
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