Primary tuberculosis of the cheek: a common disease with a rare presentation

Tuberculosis of the extra-oral region is uncommon and is rarely primary. Extra-oral involvement of the cheek in the absence of tuberculosis elsewhere in the body is rare. To the best of our knowledge, we report here the first case of primary tuberculosis of the cheek in a 31-year-old male presenting...

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Published in:The Malaysian journal of medical sciences 2014-01, Vol.21 (1), p.66-68
Main Authors: Chaudhary, Neena, K Gupta, Deepak, Choudhary, Santosha Ram, Dawson, Leelavathi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Case Report
Family medical history
Infections
Mycobacterium
Otolaryngology
Sinuses
Tuberculosis
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Summary:Tuberculosis of the extra-oral region is uncommon and is rarely primary. Extra-oral involvement of the cheek in the absence of tuberculosis elsewhere in the body is rare. To the best of our knowledge, we report here the first case of primary tuberculosis of the cheek in a 31-year-old male presenting as a nodular swelling of the cheek. Previous reported cases of extra-oral involvement of the cheek involved either fistula or sinus of the cheek. Excisional biopsy for tissue diagnosis and bacterial examination with culture should be performed for an early diagnosis as a delay in treatment can lead to devastating consequences.
ISSN:1394-195X
2180-4303