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Tuberculous parotitis: report of 3 cases
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|July 5, 2001
Summary
Diffuse tuberculous parotitis is a rare condition. This study highlights three cases, showing effective treatment with standard antituberculous drugs for this uncommon presentation of tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Tuberculous parotitis, especially the diffuse form, is an uncommon manifestation of tuberculosis.
- Parotid gland involvement by tuberculosis is rare, often presenting a diagnostic challenge.
Observation:
- Three patients with diffuse tuberculous parotitis were observed, two with unilateral and one with bilateral parotid swelling.
- All patients presented with discharging sinuses, indicating localized infection.
- Two cases were associated with active pulmonary tuberculosis, while one appeared localized to the parotid glands.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed by identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis in lesions or sputum.
- All patients demonstrated a positive response to standard antituberculous chemotherapy.
- The study confirms the efficacy of conventional treatment for tuberculous parotitis.
Implications:
- This case series expands the understanding of rare tuberculous parotitis presentations.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antitubercular treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in parotid swellings, especially with sinus formation.