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[Cervical vertebral tuberculosis simulating a peritonsillar abscess].

Franklin Mariño-Sánchez1, Elena Rioja, Michalina Rusiecka

  • 1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, España. franklinmarino@gmail.com

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A young woman initially treated for a peritonsillar abscess developed a pharyngeal bulge. Imaging revealed a tumor destroying the atlas, later confirmed as tuberculosis (TB), successfully treated with medication and surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Peritonsillar abscesses are common infections of the head and neck.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) can present with atypical manifestations, including head and neck involvement.

Observation:

  • A 28-year-old woman presented with a peritonsillar abscess, initially treated successfully.
  • Recurrence presented as a posterior pharyngeal bulge, with imaging revealing extensive cervical spine destruction.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a destructive lesion of the atlas lateral mass with extensive soft tissue involvement.
  • Biopsy and microbiological studies confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the causative agent.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of destructive cervical lesions, even after initial treatment for a presumed abscess.
  • Multidisciplinary management involving infectious disease specialists, neurosurgeons, and otolaryngologists is crucial for successful outcomes in complex TB presentations.
  • Aggressive anti-tuberculosis therapy combined with surgical stabilization (occipitocervical-C1-C2 arthrodesis) led to successful patient recovery.