Primary Subglottic Laryngeal Tuberculosis Mimicking as Malignancy: A rare case Report

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Infectious Diseases
• Pulmonology

Background:

• Laryngeal tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon, with primary forms being exceptionally rare.
• Secondary laryngeal TB, arising from pulmonary TB, is more prevalent.
• The incidence of laryngeal TB is reported to be less than 1%.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of primary subglottic tuberculosis.
• To emphasize the diagnostic challenges, as it can mimic malignancy.
• To contribute to the understanding of uncommon presentations of laryngeal TB.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 31-year-old female patient.
• Clinical presentation included persistent throat irritation, hoarseness, and mild respiratory discomfort.
• Diagnostic workup involved [details of diagnostic methods would typically be here, e.g., imaging, biopsy, microbiological tests].

Main Results:

• Diagnosis of primary subglottic tuberculosis was confirmed.
• The patient presented with symptoms suggestive of a prolonged upper respiratory issue.
• The rarity of the condition in the subglottic region was noted.

Conclusions:

• Primary laryngeal tuberculosis, particularly in the subglottic area, is an infrequent condition.
• This case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions, even when malignancy is suspected.
• Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.