Combined clinical significance of MRI and serum mannose-binding lectin in the prediction of spinal tuberculosis
Fei Qi,
Lei Luo,
Chuangye Qu
et al.
Abstract:Background
Spinal tuberculosis (STB) is a local manifestation of systemic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, accounting for a significant proportion of joint tuberculosis cases. This study aimed to explore the diagnostic value of MRI combined with mannose-binding lectin (MBL) for STB.
Methods
124 patients suspected of having STB were collected and divided into STB and non-STB groups according to their pathological diagnosis. Serum MBL … Show more
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