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Tuberculous lymphadenitis: early diagnosis and intervention.
Shourya Hegde1, K B Rithesh2, Kusai Baroudi3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|January 29, 2015
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is a widespread bacterial infection. This case highlights a rare presentation of TB lymphadenitis in a child
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
- Pathology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium TB, is a major global health concern with millions of cases and deaths annually.
- Extrapulmonary TB, particularly in the head and neck, presents diagnostic challenges due to atypical and slow-developing symptoms.
Observation:
- A case study of a 5-year-old female presenting with a painless, left submandibular swelling.
- The swelling was diagnosed as tuberculosis lymphadenitis via histopathology.
Findings:
- Submandibular TB lymphadenitis can occur in children.
- Painless, slow-growing lesions in the head and neck may be indicative of extrapulmonary TB.
Implications:
- Clinicians must consider extrapulmonary TB in head and neck differential diagnoses, even with atypical presentations.
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of TB lymphadenitis are crucial to prevent complications.
Keywords:
Anti tuberculosis therapygiant cellssubmandibular tuberculous lymphadenitistubercular lymphadenitistuberculosisMore Related Videos
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