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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Tonsillar tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis can present with diverse and sometimes misleading symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male presented with severe odynophagia, otalgia, sore throat, fever, and weight loss.
  • Clinical examination revealed an enlarged left tonsil with ulceration and bleeding, initially raising suspicion of malignancy.
  • A biopsy confirmed extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Despite initial suspicion of tonsillar malignancy, the diagnosis was established as primary tonsillar tuberculosis.
  • A normal chest X-ray supported the diagnosis of primary extrapulmonary TB, excluding pulmonary involvement.
  • The patient received a six-month course of anti-tuberculous therapy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of including tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis for persistent tonsillar lesions, particularly in endemic areas.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of tonsillar TB is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.
  • Prompt initiation of anti-tuberculous therapy led to complete symptom resolution.