Tuberculosis of head and neck region, our experience at a tertiary care center in Gujarat.
Indian J Tuberc
; 71(1): 27-29, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Head and neck lesions of tuberculosis, though not uncommon are often difficult to diagnose and require a unique management protocol. These lesions are often misdiagnosed as bacterial infections, malignancies or other granulomatous diseases. Hence in our study we endeavor to gain a better understanding of the diagnostic and management protocols of tuberculosis in otorhinolaryngology.METHODS:
We have performed an observational study at our institute, the patient's details were obtained from patient record forms and noted in a standard proforma. Results were calculated as percentage and Chi square analysis was performed.RESULTS:
We found cervical tuberculous lymphadenitis to be the most common manifestation 76.97%, with a significant association with pulmonary tuberculosis. Neck swelling was the most common presenting complaint, 65.35%. 26-50 years of age was the most commonly involved age group.CONCLUSION:
FNAC, PCR and histopathology are the modalities for bacteriological diagnosis for tuberculosis of Head and Neck. Anti-tuberculous therapy is uniformly found to be useful in all the patients, with surgical intervention used as and when required.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose dos Linfonodos
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Tuberculose Pulmonar
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Neoplasias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Observational_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Indian J Tuberc
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Índia