An Unusual Presentation of Tuberculosis of the Nasopharynx

• 作者: K. C. Pua X. Y. Yeoh
• 来源期刊: 结核病研究(英文)
• 学科: 医学
• 关键词: TUBERCULOSIS NASOPHARYNX CERVICAL SPINE PREGNANCY
• 年，卷（期）: 2015,（2）
• 页码范围: 50-53
• 页数: 4页
• 分类号: R73

摘要

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) of the nose and nasopharynx are rare localizations for tuberculosis to manifest. Aim: We hope to present a case of tuberculosis of the nasopharynx and its rare presentation. Case presentation: This patient presented with a long standing history of headache and neck pain prior to being seen. Imaging showed a mass at the nasopharynx and a biopsy con-firmed tuberculosis. Patient was initiated on anti-tuberculosis therapy with improvement in her symptoms on follow up. Conclusion: A high index of suspicion is imperative for early diagnosis.