ACTINOMYCOSIS OF THE TONSILS IN A FEMALE PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE MYELOMA
- Authors: Rybko E.1, Shupletsova I.1, Rekhtina I.1
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Affiliations:
- Hematology Research Center, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
- Issue: Vol 28, No 2 (2017)
- Pages: 47-49
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0236-3054/article/view/116790
- ID: 116790
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Abstract
The paper describes a rare case of actinomycosis of the tonsils in a female patient with multiple myeloma. Histological examination could establish a correct diagnosis and treat successfully.
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E. Rybko
Hematology Research Center, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: rybko.evgeniya@mail.ru
Moscow
I. Shupletsova
Hematology Research Center, Ministry of Health of the Russian FederationMoscow
I. Rekhtina
Hematology Research Center, Ministry of Health of the Russian FederationMD Moscow
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