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Tuberculosis complicating malignancy a review of the association and it's implications

NITHYLA ROSALYNN J L JOHNTHAMBURATNAM

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Tuberculosis and malignancy are both common diseases in India. Their concomitant presence however, is less common, and alters both diagnosis and treatment. Here, we present a review of the association between these two diseases and the consequent impact on presentation and management.

 


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