Primary tuberculosis of the tongue: Report of a case

A case of pulmonary tuberculosis accompanied by tuberculosis pleurisy and tuberculosis of the tongue

“…Tongue tuberculosis can be primary or secondary. The primary form is rare and more common in the younger population; while the secondary form is common in the elderly and may be associated with active pulmonary tuberculosis ( 4,5). The clearing effect of saliva, the presence of saprophytic organisms, and the protective epithelial lining normally provide r esistance to infections in the oral mucosa.…”

Tuberculose buccale : à propos d’un cas

“…Dans l'autre forme, l'ulcération tuberculeuse touche surtout sur les bords laté-raux de la langue. Dans l'ensemble, la gencive représente la deuxième localisation par ordre de fréquence dans la forme ulcéro-végétante ; on retrouve souvent la notion d'extraction ou d'un mauvais état bucco-dentaire [6] . La localisation mandibulaire est très peu fréquente [7] .…”

The microbiological detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from oral lesion

“…3,5,6,7 The oral manifestations of tuberculosis have been reported. 7,8,9,10 Oral lesions were usually secondary to primary tuberculosis infection elsewhere in the body. Primary infections of the oral mucosa by Mycobacterium tuberculosis have been described even they are rare.…”

“…The tongue is probably most commonly affected, but lesions have been noted on the buccal mucosa, gingival, floor of mouth, lips and the hard and soft palate as well. 8,9,10,11 Pulmonary tuberculosis is suggested by persistent productive cough for three weeks or longer, weight loss, night sweats and chest pain. Pulmonary tuberculosis usually occurs in the apex of the lungs.…”