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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects the lungs but can manifest orally.
  • Oral TB is more common in secondary TB, with primary oral TB being a rare diagnostic challenge.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old child presented with an isolated primary tuberculosis lesion on the lower lip.
  • The patient also had a long-standing, nonhealing intraoral ulcer.

Findings:

  • Diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological, hematological, and radiographic investigations.
  • The oral lesions resolved completely following a standard anti-tubercular treatment regimen.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering primary oral TB in pediatric patients with unexplained oral lesions.
  • Clinician awareness is crucial for early diagnosis and management of rare oral manifestations of tuberculosis.
  • Underscores the need for thorough investigation of persistent oral ulcers, even in the absence of systemic symptoms.