Congenital tuberculosis with facial nerve palsy

被引:14
作者
Pejham, S [1 ]
Altman, R [1 ]
Li, KI [1 ]
Munoz, JL [1 ]
机构
[1] New York Med Coll, Childrens Hosp, Westchester Cty Med Ctr, Valhalla, NY 10595 USA
关键词
congenital infection; tuberculosis; facial nerve palsy; tuberculous meningitis; therapy;
D O I
10.1097/00006454-200211000-00027
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Congenital tuberculosis is unusual, and central nervous system involvement is even more rare. We report a case of congenital tuberculosis presenting with facial palsy and purulent otorrhea.
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页码:1085 / 1086
页数:2
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