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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculous mastoiditis (TBM) is an uncommon extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (TB).
  • It can lead to severe complications like hearing loss and intracranial spread if left untreated.
  • Diagnosis is often delayed due to the paucibacillary nature of the disease and challenges in specimen retrieval.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case series of tuberculous mastoiditis.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and the importance of timely intervention.
  • To emphasize that TB affects all socioeconomic strata.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review of three patients (one pediatric, two adult) with TBM.
  • Presentation of cases from both public and private healthcare settings.
  • Analysis of diagnostic delays and clinical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Three cases of TBM were identified and treated.
  • The cases presented in 2022 in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
  • The series included diverse patient demographics, highlighting the widespread nature of TB.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculous mastoiditis requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent severe complications.
  • Diagnostic challenges in extrapulmonary TB necessitate increased awareness and improved access to diagnostic procedures.
  • Tuberculosis is an equal opportunity disease, impacting individuals across all socioeconomic backgrounds.