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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health issue, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of causing extrapulmonary manifestations.
  • Oro-facial tuberculosis is an uncommon form of the disease, often presenting diagnostic challenges due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old female presented with an 8-month history of progressive left facial swelling and pain, initially misdiagnosed.
  • Clinical examination revealed a firm swelling of the buccal region and left mandible with palpable cervical lymphadenopathy.
  • Imaging demonstrated a heterogeneous osteolytic lesion in the left mandibular ramus extending into soft tissues.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination, Mantoux test, and polymerase chain reaction confirmed the diagnosis of oro-facial tuberculosis.
  • The rare presentation highlights the potential for tuberculosis to involve the oro-facial region.

Implications:

  • Oro-facial tuberculosis, though infrequent, can lead to severe local and systemic health consequences.
  • The lack of distinct clinical and radiographic features underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of oro-facial lesions.