Primary Tuberculosis Involving Epiglottis: A Rare Case Report

Edizer, Deniz; Karaman, EMİN; Mercan, Hasan; Alimoglu, Yalcin; Esen, Tugce; Cansiz, Harun

doi:10.1007/s00455-009-9256-6

Primary Tuberculosis Involving Epiglottis: A Rare Case Report

Edizer D. T., Karaman E., Mercan H., Alimoglu Y., Esen T., Cansiz H.

DYSPHAGIA, cilt.25, sa.3, ss.258-260, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 3
Basım Tarihi: 2010
Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00455-009-9256-6
Dergi Adı: DYSPHAGIA
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.258-260
İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The case of a 29-year-old patient with active laryngeal tuberculosis predominantly involving the epiglottis, without pulmonary disease, is presented. The predominant symptoms are dysphagia, odynophagia, and hoarseness. Laryngeal carcinoma, which shares almost the same symptoms and signs, should be ruled out immediately. Laryngeal tuberculosis is discussed with a brief literature review.