Primary isolated nasopharyngeal tuberculosis in an otherwise healthy individual: a case report and mini review of the literature
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2015; 1 (3): e136
Topic: Tuberculosis
Category: Case report and review
Abstract
Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis is a rare disease usually secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis. Its indolent and subtle presentation makes it very difficult to diagnose in the absence of either pulmonary tuberculosis or a predisposing condition.
In the present article we describe a case of primary isolated nasopharyngeal tuberculosis in an otherwise healthy individual.
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Primary isolated nasopharyngeal tuberculosis in an otherwise healthy individual: a case report and mini review of the literature
Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine 2015; 1 (3): e136
Publication History
Published online: 01 Oct 2015
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