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Primary lingual tuberculosis: a case report
A Gupta1, K J Shinde, I Bhardwaj
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Pravara Rural Medical College, Loni, Maharashatra, India.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|April 16, 1998
Summary
Tuberculosis is a widespread disease in India and Southeast Asia. This report details a rare case of primary tuberculosis affecting the tongue in a 60-year-old male.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Infectious Diseases
- Oral Pathology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is highly prevalent in India and Southeast Asia, with significant global impact.
- Oral tuberculosis, both primary and secondary, is an uncommon manifestation of the disease.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of oral pathology.
- Clinical examination revealed lesions consistent with tuberculosis of the tongue.
Findings:
- The case represents primary lingual tuberculosis, a rare occurrence.
- This finding contributes to the limited documented cases of oral TB.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions, even in primary forms.
- Underscores the need for increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for extranodal TB presentations.
- Contributes to the understanding of the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of oral tuberculosis.