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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis is an uncommon condition, even in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
  • This report details a rare instance of primary nasopharyngeal tuberculosis.

Observation:

  • A 78-year-old woman presented with a month of postnasal drip and cough.
  • Nasolaryngoscopy revealed mucosal thickening and yellow discharge in the nasopharynx.
  • CT imaging showed an enhanced soft tissue area in the nasopharynx.

Findings:

  • Bacteriological examination confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis via positive acid-fast bacilli staining and PCR.
  • Histopathology showed granulomatous formation with caseous necrosis.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis was excluded by chest X-ray and CT scan.

Implications:

  • The case highlights the importance of nasolaryngoscopy for diagnosing chronic postnasal drip.
  • Early endoscopic evaluation can prevent misdiagnosis of nasopharyngeal tuberculosis.
  • Complete resolution of symptoms and imaging findings was achieved after six months of anti-tuberculous therapy.