Primary Adenotonsillar Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Child -A Case Report.
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2019;
31:319-322. [PMID:
31598501 PMCID:
PMC6764808]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Primary tuberculosis (TB) of the oropharynx and nasopharynx is an extremely rare form of extra-pulmonary TB in children. Primary tuberculosis occurs more likely secondary to pulmonary TB and is more common in immunocompromised patients.
CASE REPORT
We reported the case of a young male presented with the symptoms of non-specific chronic adenotonsillitis, mild obstructive sleep apnoea, and cervical lymphadenopathy. Subsequently, he underwent adenotonsillectomy and excision of the cervical lymph node with the tissue specimens came back strongly positive for TB. Then, he started using antituberculous medication and recovered well.
CONCLUSION
The authors would like to highlight this rare clinical entity in which accurate diagnosis is essential for complete treatment.
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