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Summary

Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is a rare condition often misdiagnosed. Early suspicion and prompt treatment of this extrapulmonary tuberculosis are crucial to prevent serious complications and restore hearing.

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Otolaryngology
Infectious Diseases
Global Health

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case reports extrapulmonary tuberculosis mastoiditis mycobacterium tuberculosis infection suppurative otitis media tuberculosis

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