Abstract:Tuberculosis (TB) is commonly found in developing countries. Lung is predominantly affected and extrapulmonary
tuberculosis (EPTB) is rarely encountered. The clinical features of EPTB can be non-specic that mimics other diseases
and is usually misdiagnosed. Thus, it is very important to be aware and be highly suspicious of EPTB infection especially in endemic areas.
Although extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) has existed as a disease entity for decades together, it has gained increased importance recently
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