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Tubercular laryngeal abscess.

S N Muranjan¹, M V Kirtane

¹Department of Otorhinolaryngology, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India. drsuji@vsnl.com

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology

|September 6, 2001

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A rare tubercular laryngeal abscess in a 37-year-old male was successfully treated with incision and drainage. This minimally invasive approach avoided the need for a tracheostomy, offering a new treatment option for this uncommon presentation of tuberculosis.

Area of Science:

Otorhinolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Pulmonology

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent infectious disease globally, particularly in developing nations.
Pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form, but extrapulmonary manifestations can occur.
Laryngeal tuberculosis is rare, and a laryngeal abscess is an extremely uncommon presentation.

Observation:

A 37-year-old male presented with a laryngeal abscess.
Diagnostic workup confirmed a tubercular etiology for the abscess.
The patient had no signs or symptoms suggestive of active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Findings:

The tubercular laryngeal abscess was successfully treated via incision and drainage.
The procedure was performed under local anesthesia.

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The patient's airway was secured without the need for a tracheostomy.

Implications:

This case highlights a rare but treatable manifestation of tuberculosis.
Minimally invasive surgical drainage under local anesthesia is a viable option for tubercular laryngeal abscess.
Avoiding tracheostomy can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.