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Tuberculosis of the Parietal Bone in an Indian Boy: A Rare Entity

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Journal Cureus
Date 2024 Apr 8
PMID 38586794
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Tuberculosis is a common issue in endemic regions. The disease can affect both adults and children. Tuberculosis involving the flat bones of the skull is infrequently reported. Besides, reports of parietal bone tuberculosis in children are rare and a diagnostic challenge. Often, these cases report late, and this could compromise the treatment outcomes. Herein, a case of post-traumatic tuberculosis of the left parietal bone is presented in a child. The diagnosis was achieved by radiometric investigations and the isolation of from the pus. He was initiated on antituberculous chemotherapy.

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