Morphology of active tuberculous coxitis in adults
Ariél', B.M.; Shatsillo, O.I.
Problemy Tuberkuleza 1996(3): 41-45
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-9533 PMID: 8754881 Document Number: 458521
16 patients with active tuberculous coxitis (ATC) aged 19-54 were treated surgically. Histological evidence on the removed tissue specimens from 6 patients elucidated a number of features characteristic for active specific inflammation in adults versus children. These are: balanced alternative-exudative and productive changes, absence of advanced necroses, purulent necrotic mass and formation of cavities and abscesses, presence of marked focal and diffuse leukocytic infiltration.