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Tuberculosis of tonsil - a rare site involvement.

U Jana1, S Mukherjee.   

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.

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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


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