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[Tonsillitis tuberculous simulating tonsil cancer: case report]
K Nadour1, B Hemmaoui, N Errami
1CHU Rabat-Salé, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohammed V, Service d'ORL et CCF, Hay Riad, BP 10000, Rabat, Maroc.
Revue De Laryngologie - Otologie - Rhinologie
|July 6, 2010
Summary
Tonsil tuberculosis is an extremely rare condition. This case report details a young male diagnosed with tonsil tuberculosis, who successfully recovered after antitubercular treatment.
Area of Science:
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oral Medicine
Background:
- Oral cavity tuberculosis is uncommon, with tonsillar involvement being exceptionally rare.
- Tuberculosis (TB) can manifest in various extrathoracic sites, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 25-year-old male presented with a left unilateral tonsillar ulceration and ipsilateral jugulocarotid lymphadenopathy.
- Clinical presentation mimicked other common tonsillar pathologies.
Findings:
- Anatomopathological examination of the tonsil biopsy confirmed tuberculous infection.
- Microscopic findings consistent with granulomatous inflammation.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of persistent tonsillar lesions, even in low-prevalence settings.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antitubercular therapy lead to favorable outcomes.
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