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Abstract
Tuberculosis of Tonsil and Oropharynx are almost a forgotten condition now- a- days. Persistent sore throat, ulcer over tonsils and unilateral tonsillar enlargement should arose suspicion of tubercular infection. Confirmation oj which depends on histopathology favouring tuberculosis and /or AFB positivity on tonsillar tissue. Condition is curable with proper Anti- TB treatment with or without tonsillectomy, A case is presented considering its rarity.Entities:
Keywords: Tonsil; Tuberculosis
Year: 2003 PMID: 23119956 PMCID: PMC3451074 DOI: 10.1007/BF02974617
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg ISSN: 2231-3796