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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease affecting various organs, with upper respiratory tract involvement being uncommon (1.9%) and nasopharyngeal TB (NPTB) exceedingly rare (0.1%).
  • NPTB is exceptionally rare, even in tuberculosis-endemic regions, and literature on its presentation and diagnosis is scarce.

Observation:

  • This report presents two unique cases of NPTB in patients with a prior history of chronic ear infection (otitis media).
  • Initial symptoms of NPTB can be nonspecific, leading to potential misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.

Findings:

  • The study highlights the occurrence of NPTB in Pakistan, a country with a high TB incidence, where such cases have not been previously reported.
  • The association between chronic ear infections and the development of NPTB is noted in these cases.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider NPTB in the differential diagnosis of nasopharyngeal symptoms, particularly in patients with a history of chronic ear infections and in high TB prevalence areas.
  • Increased awareness and further research are needed to improve the diagnosis and management of this rare condition.