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Genitourinary tuberculosis.

Maria João Matos·Maria Teresa Bacelar·Pedro Pinto·Isabel Ramos
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Although uncommon, genitourinary tuberculosis is the most common site of extrapulmonary tuberculosis infection. Its diagnosis is often difficult. This article provides an overview of the pathologic and radiologic findings of this disease process.

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Maria João Matos, Maria Teresa Bacelar, Pedro Pinto, Isabel Ramos. 2005. Genitourinary tuberculosis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrad.2005.04.016

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