Tongue tuberculosis: A rare entity

Tuberculosis (TB) of tongue is a very rare extrapulmonary manifestation of TB. A number of different pathologies can mimic this condition, and so TB is often overlooked. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and a prompt clinicohistopathological examination. We report a case of tongue TB whic...

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Published in:Sahel medical journal 2017-10, Vol.20 (4), p.202-204
Main Authors: Verma, Ajay, Joshi, Ambarish, Mishra, Amritesh, Singh, Anubhuti, Kumari, Malti, Kant, Surya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antitubercular agents
Case studies
Diagnosis
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
primary tuberculosis
tongue tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
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Summary:Tuberculosis (TB) of tongue is a very rare extrapulmonary manifestation of TB. A number of different pathologies can mimic this condition, and so TB is often overlooked. Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and a prompt clinicohistopathological examination. We report a case of tongue TB which occurred probably because of the habit of brushing teeth with neem twigs (Azadirachta indica).
ISSN:1118-8561
2321-6689
DOI:10.4103/smj.smj_64_16