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Tuberculous submasseteric abscess: case report.

S Mascarenhas1, J R Tuffin, I Hassan

  • 1Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom. spearl_mascarenhas@yahoo.com

The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 9, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculosis remains a leading infectious cause of death globally. This report details a rare case of tuberculosis affecting the head and neck, specifically a tuberculous submasseteric abscess.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health challenge, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of impacting any organ.
  • Extralaryngeal and non-cervical head and neck tuberculosis are infrequently encountered clinical scenarios.
  • The submasseteric space is an unusual anatomical location for tuberculous involvement.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms indicative of an abscess in the head and neck region.
  • Diagnostic imaging and subsequent pathological examination confirmed the presence of tuberculous granulomas.
  • The abscess was localized to the submasseteric space, a rare presentation.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the potential for Mycobacterium tuberculosis to manifest in extralaryngeal head and neck sites.

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  • Histopathological analysis confirmed caseating granulomas, characteristic of tuberculosis.
  • The submasseteric location represents a highly unusual manifestation of head and neck tuberculosis.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of head and neck tuberculosis presentations.
    • It underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of head and neck masses, even in unusual locations.
    • Further research into the epidemiology and diagnostic challenges of extralaryngeal head and neck TB is warranted.