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A 3D Human Lung Tissue Model for Functional Studies on Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

A 3D Human Lung Tissue Model for Functional Studies on Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection

Published on: October 5, 2015

Warthin's tumour with coexistent tuberculosis.

V Maheshwari¹, A Jain, M Varshney

¹Department of Pathology, J N Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

BMJ Case Reports

|June 21, 2012

Summary

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This case report details an extremely rare instance of tuberculosis coexisting with a Warthin's tumour in the parotid gland. The diagnosis was confirmed via histopathology and PCR, highlighting a unique presentation of parotid gland disease.

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Area of Science:

Otorhinolaryngology
Pathology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Warthin's tumour is a benign salivary gland neoplasm.
Tuberculosis of the parotid gland is an exceptionally rare manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Coexistence of these two conditions is exceedingly uncommon.

Observation:

An 81-year-old male presented with a two-month history of right jaw angle swelling.
Histopathological examination revealed a Warthin's tumour alongside evidence of tuberculosis in the parotid gland.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing confirmed the presence of tuberculosis.

Findings:

The study identified a rare co-occurrence of Warthin's tumour and parotid gland tuberculosis.
Diagnostic confirmation was achieved through histopathology and molecular testing (PCR).
This case underscores the diagnostic challenges posed by rare salivary gland pathologies.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in salivary gland swellings.
It emphasizes the need for comprehensive histopathological and microbiological evaluation.
Reporting such rare co-occurrences contributes to the understanding of salivary gland diseases and tuberculosis presentations.