Localized Tuberculosis and Myelofibrosis with Myeloid Metaplasia : An extremely unusual presentation
Document Type
Report
Department
Pathology and Microbiology; Medicine
Abstract
Myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia (MMM) is usually considered primary agnogenic, however, it may be secondary to various diseases, The association of tuberculosis with MMIM is exceedingly rare, however, the pathogenetic relationship between the two is difficult to define. We present a case report showing simultaneous presentation of localized active tuberculosis and MMM The literature on the subject is also reviewed with special emphasis on pathogenic relationship between the two.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Recommended Citation
Muzaffar, S.
(1996). Localized Tuberculosis and Myelofibrosis with Myeloid Metaplasia : An extremely unusual presentation. Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, 6(1), 15-16.
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