Abstract
Tuberculosis although very commmon in our counrty can involve almost any organ of our body except a few. Involvement of the facial bones is a rare entity presenting especially as a cold abscess. The case is being reported for its rarity.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
References
Davidson, P.T., and Horowitz, I: Skeltal tuberculosis; A review with patient presentation and discussion (1970) Am. J. Med, 48, 77.
Kandel, S.M. and Mankin, H.J: (1973) Pyogenic absess of the long bones in children. Clin, Orthop, 96: 108.
Textbook of tuberculosis. Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. 2nd revised edition (1981) p. 407–408.
Wol Dogel, F.A. et al; Osteomyelitis: (1970) A review of clinical feature, therapeutic considerations and unusual aspect. N. Engl. J. Med., 232: 198.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Kahlon, S.K., Kahlon, S.S., Manjari, M. et al. Cold abscess forehead. IJO & HNS 46, 199–200 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048574
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048574