Tuberculosis of Waldeyer’s Ring with an Atypical Presentation as Chronic Adeno-Tonsilitis
Published: February 1, 2015 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2015/.5592
Panduranga M Kamath, Vijendra S Shenoy, Nirupama M, Vishnu Prasad, Nazeem A Majeed
1. Professor, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
2. Associate Professor, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
3. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
4. Senior Resident, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
5. Resident, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Vijendra Shenoy S,
Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Kasturba Medical College Hospital,
Attavar, Mangalore – 575 001, Manipal University, Karnataka State, India.
E-mail : drvijendras@gmail.com
Abstract
Primary tuberculosis of the oropharynx and nasopharynx is a rare clinical entity.It usually arises secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis. We report a rare case of a 20-year-female, who presented with fever and throat pain. Examination revealed hypertrophied adenoids and tonsils, which was ultimately proved as tuberculosis.Enlargement of the palatine tonsils could be due to a multitude of causes, and a thorough evaluation is necessary to arrive at the right diagnosis.Increased awareness of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal tuberculosis is important in tropical countries, as the disease may be overlooked resulting in inappropriate management.
Keywords
Adenotonsils, Langhans giant cells, Oral cavity