Primary tonsillar tuberculosis masquerading as carcinoma of the tonsil.
Indian J Tuberc
; 67(3): 386-388, 2020 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Primary tuberculosis (TB) of tonsil is a rare form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. Most tonsillar TB cases present with coexistent pulmonary tuberculosis. It can simulate tonsillar malignancy and poses a diagnostic challenge. Histopathological examination is often needed for confirmation. Herein, we report a case of primary tonsillar tuberculosis in a 55-year-old gentleman mimicking carcinoma of the tonsil.
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01-internacional
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3_ND
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tonsilectomia
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Tuberculose
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Carcinoma
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Tonsilite
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Neoplasias Tonsilares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Tuberc
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article