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Bilateral intra parotid tubercular lymphadenitis.
D R Sharma1, S R Resident, C Mohan
1Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Indira Gandhi MmMMCollege, Shimla.
Summary
Bilateral tubercular parotitis is an extremely rare condition, challenging to diagnose. This case highlights intraparotid lymph node involvement, emphasizing the rarity of this specific presentation of tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Otolaryngology
- Pathology
Background:
- Tubercular parotitis is an exceptionally rare clinical diagnosis.
- Tuberculosis is prevalent globally, yet parotid gland involvement remains infrequent.
- Few cases of tubercular parotitis have been documented in medical literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a rare case of bilateral tubercular parotitis.
- To illustrate the diagnostic process for this uncommon condition.
- To highlight tubercular involvement of intraparotid lymph nodes.
Main Methods:
- Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) was utilized for diagnosis.
- Clinical presentation and cytological findings were analyzed.
- The case involved bilateral parotid gland swelling.
Main Results:
- FNAC confirmed tubercular involvement of the intraparotid lymph node.
- The diagnosis was established in a case of bilateral parotitis.
- Microscopic examination revealed characteristic tuberculous pathology.
Conclusions:
- Bilateral tubercular parotitis is a rare entity requiring high clinical suspicion.
- FNAC is a valuable tool for diagnosing tubercular parotitis.
- Intraparotid lymph node involvement signifies a rare manifestation of tuberculosis.
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