Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis Masquerading Laryngeal Malignancy

Ghani, Nik Mohd Syukra Nik Abdul; Mohamad, Hazama; Mohd, Nik Khairani Nik; Mohamad, Amran

doi:10.3329/bjo.v21i2.27653

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“…In the present case, the patient developed acute upper airway obstruction which required an emergency tracheostomy. At present, there are only a few reported cases of primary laryngeal tuberculosis causing upper airway obstruction which accounts for 0.5% -1% of the population in developing countries [13].…”

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Life Threatening Stridor Due to Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Mohamed,

Bakar,

Azman

2024

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Tuberculosis is a potentially serious infectious disease. In otorhinolaryngology practice, lymph node infection is the most common site of predilection followed by the larynx. Laryngeal tuberculosis (LTB) typically presents with dysphagia, odynophagia and hoarseness. We reported a case of primary LTB presenting with acute upper airway obstruction and respiratory distress mimicking acute supraglottitis which requires emergency tracheostomy. Therefore, in acute upper airway obstruction, the appropriate initial investigation should be done to rule out TB to make sure early treatment can be given and it may prevent complications of disease to the patient.

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Life Threatening Stridor Due to Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Mohamed,

Bakar,

Azman

2024

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“…Laryngeal malignancy and tuberculosis, for example, are associated with a history of weight loss, smoking, and alcohol abuse (1) . Laryngeal TB occurs secondary to a tuberculous lesion disseminated from other parts of the body or, rarely, from a primary affection from inhaled tubercle bacilli settling directly onto the larynx, which is common in immunocompromised individuals such as AIDS patients (2) . It is worth noting that in patients with laryngeal tuberculosis, the vocal cords are the most common site involved (50-70%), while the epiglottis is reported to be the least affected site (2) .…”

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“…Laryngeal TB occurs secondary to a tuberculous lesion disseminated from other parts of the body or, rarely, from a primary affection from inhaled tubercle bacilli settling directly onto the larynx, which is common in immunocompromised individuals such as AIDS patients (2) . It is worth noting that in patients with laryngeal tuberculosis, the vocal cords are the most common site involved (50-70%), while the epiglottis is reported to be the least affected site (2) . The primary sites of laryngeal cancer are the supraglottis (70%), followed by the glottic and then subglottic regions (3) .…”

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Epiglottic mass mimicking laryngeal carcinoma: a red herring

Velayutham,

Saniasiaya

2023

Pediatr Med Rodz

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Aim: Laryngeal masses are commonly found during patient assessments in the otorhinolaryngology clinic and are almost always associated with a serious pathology, such as a malignancy, rather than a benign condition. In addition, epiglottic masses are often linked to a malignant disorder or granulomatous infection. Case report: Herein, we describe an immunocompromised patient presenting with respiratory distress secondary to an epiglottic mass requiring tracheostomy in view of airway compromise. A repeated histopathological examination revealed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which was successfully eradicated with long-term antibiotics. The tracheostomy was decannulated. Conclusion: We highlight the importance of early measures and interventions to obtain a diagnosis that will aid in patients’ management and recovery.

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Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis Masquerading Laryngeal Malignancy

Abstract: Abstract:Nowadays, tuberculosis (TB)

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Life Threatening Stridor Due to Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Life Threatening Stridor Due to Primary Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Epiglottic mass mimicking laryngeal carcinoma: a red herring

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