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Tuberculous lymphadenitis and Horner's syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21920070     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Given the significant disease burden of tuberculosis (TB) and TB/HIV co-infection in South Africa, disseminated TB and tuberculous lymphadenitis are common and important causes of morbidity. Despite this relationship, Horner's syndrome secondary to tuberculous lymph node compression of sympathetic nerves is rare.
Authors:
Robert Freercks; Mark W Sonderup
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-05-25
Journal Detail:
Title:  South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde     Volume:  101     ISSN:  0256-9574     ISO Abbreviation:  S. Afr. Med. J.     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-09-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0404520     Medline TA:  S Afr Med J     Country:  South Africa    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  381-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Cape Town. msonderup@samedical.co.za.
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