Tuberculosis of the larynx.

Bull, T. R.

doi:10.1136/bmj.2.5520.991

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“…Bronchogenic spread to the larynx resulted in localized edema, granuloma, or ulceration. 9 However, recent studies have shown increasing lymphatic and hematogenous spread associated with an edematous, polypoid panlaryngitis that is not easily distinguished from chronic laryngitis. 2,5,8,10 This was also the case in our study, and there were 13 patients showing either nonspecific inflammatory lesions or polypoid lesions.…”

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Changing Trends in Clinical Manifestations of Laryngeal Tuberculosis

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Objectives/Hypothesis: Despite the dramatic decrease in the incidence of laryngeal tuberculosis, the disease has gained new interest as a result of claims that it has changed its clinical patterns. The aim of this study is to evaluate the changing trends in clinical manifestations of laryngeal tuberculosis. Study Design: Retrospective clinical analysis. Methods: Clinical analysis of 22 patients with pathologically confirmed laryngeal tuberculosis was carried out retrospectively. Results: Patients' ages ranged from 22 to 75 years. The male-to-female ratio was 2.14 to 1. The most frequent chief complaint was hoarseness. The true vocal cord and the false vocal cord were commonly involved, and 11 patients showed single lesions. Among 22 patients, only 7 had active pulmonary tuberculosis, and 9 were proven to have normal lung status. The patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis showed more ulcerative and multiple lesions. The patients with normal lung status showed nonspecific, polypoid, and single lesions. All patients responded satisfactorily to antituberculous medication. Conclusions:The clinical manifestations of laryngeal tuberculosis have changed and seem to be different from those of classic reports. It can even occur without pulmonary tuberculosis, and the characteristics of lesions seem to be more nonspecific. It might be important to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of nonspecific laryngeal disease.

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“…Prior to modern antituberculous chemotherapy, laryngeal tuberculosis was reported in 34.S%-83% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. [14].…”

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Laryngeal tuberculosis

Lindell¹,

Bs²,

Wallace³

1977

American Journal of Roentgenology

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“…Expectoration of the infected sputum may cause tuberculous tracheitis, laryngitis (hoarseness, coughing, and pain), and tuberculous ulcers on the tonsils (dysphagia) and nasal cavity (obstruction, perforation, nasal discharge). 17,18 When the cervical lymph nodes are involved, they may caseate forming tuberculous abscesses or undergo fibrosis and calcification. 17,18 Swallowing of the infected sputum may result in tuberculous ulceration of the ileum.…”

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“…17,18 When the cervical lymph nodes are involved, they may caseate forming tuberculous abscesses or undergo fibrosis and calcification. 17,18 Swallowing of the infected sputum may result in tuberculous ulceration of the ileum. In a few instances, there is rapid pathologic progression and the tubercle bacilli spread via the bloodstream to many organs giving rise to miliary tuberculosis.…”

Section: Tuberculosis (Tb Disease)mentioning

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Tuberculosis: Infection Control/Exposure Control Issues for Oral Healthcare Workers

Porteous

Terézhalmy

2008

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

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Aim:The aim is to present the essential elements of an infection control/exposure control plan for the oral healthcare setting with emphasis on tuberculosis (TB). Methods and Materials:A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted with special emphasis on TB infection-control issues in the oral healthcare setting.Results: Currently available knowledge related to TB infection-control issues is supported by data derived from well-conducted trials or extensive controlled observations. In the absence of supportive data the information is supported with the best-informed, most authoritative opinion available.Conclusion: Essential elements of an effective TB infection-control plan include a three-level hierarchy of administrative, environmental, and respiratory-protection controls.Clinical Significance: Standard precautions provide the fabric for strategies to prevent or reduce the risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. However, standard precautions are inadequate to prevent the spread of organisms through droplet nuclei 1-5 micron in diameter and additional measures are necessary to prevent the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Oral healthcare settings have been identified as outpatient settings in which patients with suspected or confirmed infectious TB disease are expected to be encountered. Therefore, oral healthcare settings must have a written TB infection-control program. Abstract © Seer Publishing

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Tuberculosis of the larynx.

Cited by 61 publications

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Changing Trends in Clinical Manifestations of Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Changing Trends in Clinical Manifestations of Laryngeal Tuberculosis

Laryngeal tuberculosis

Tuberculosis: Infection Control/Exposure Control Issues for Oral Healthcare Workers

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