A rare presentation of tuberculosis of the cervical spine.
Tuberculosis may present in many different forms and is known to occur in the cervical spine and salivary glands. It may present as in this case, with the signs of spread before the initial infection becomes apparent.
Dilkes
M G
MG
ENT Department, Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel.
McGilligan
J A
JA
Chapman
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D014393:Tuberculosis, Oral / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014399:Tuberculosis, Spinal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy
D000995:Antitubercular Agents