Abstract
The clinical and X ray manifestations of tuberculosis of the rib are presented. According to X rays, two forms exist: tuberculous chondritis and osteitis. The X ray changes evolve somewhat differently, but eventually are characterized by destructive lesions associated with a periosteal reaction and a soft tissue mass. Although the lesion is presently uncommon, it is still the most common inflammatory lesion of the rib and occasionally the first manifestation of tuberculosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 307-309 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 1974 |
| Externally published | Yes |