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  • Otolaryngology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Parotid gland tuberculosis is an uncommon presentation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • It typically manifests as a slow-growing, painless parotid mass, lacking specific clinical signs.
  • Due to its rarity, it is frequently misdiagnosed as a malignant parotid tumor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of parotid gland tuberculosis literature.
  • To update information on this rare entity.
  • To present the authors' experience with three recent cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of parotid gland tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of three case studies encountered over 10 years.

Main Results:

  • Parotid tuberculosis is often diagnosed post-surgery (superficial parotidectomy) due to initial misdiagnosis.
  • Standard antitubercular therapy is effective for complete cure.
  • Limited data exists, primarily from case reports and small series.

Conclusions:

  • Parotid gland tuberculosis requires high clinical suspicion, especially in endemic areas.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary surgery and ensure timely treatment.
  • Effective treatment with antitubercular drugs leads to complete recovery.