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Area of Science:

  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Primary sinonasal tuberculosis presents diagnostic challenges due to non-specific symptoms and mimicry of other sinonasal diseases.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing disease progression.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old immunocompetent male presented with chronic unilateral nasal obstruction and epiphora.
  • Clinical and radiological findings revealed a sinonasal mass involving the lateral nasal wall and paranasal sinuses.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed tuberculosis as the cause of the sinonasal mass.
  • No evidence of pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis was found, indicating primary sinonasal origin.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of sinonasal masses, even in immunocompetent individuals.
  • Highlights the diagnostic challenges and the need for thorough investigation in primary sinonasal tuberculosis.