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Atypical Laryngeal Infections: Localized Lesions from Unusual Organisms May Simulate Malignancy.
Kenneth Yan1, Jerome B Taxy2, Ajit Paintal2
1Department of Surgery, Section of Otolaryngology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Rare laryngeal infections caused by atypical organisms like Mycobacterium tuberculosis (LTB), Mycobacterium fortuitum (LMF), and Blastomyces dermatitidis (LB) can mimic cancer. Prompt diagnosis through tissue examination and cultures is crucial for effective treatment and vocal recovery.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Laryngeal infections in immunocompetent individuals are uncommon.
- Atypical organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium fortuitum, and Blastomyces dermatitidis can cause laryngeal disease.
- These infections may present with symptoms and endoscopic findings similar to laryngeal cancer.
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