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Navigating the Complexities of Laryngeal Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review
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This case report and literature review presents a detailed exploration of the diagnosis and management of laryngeal tuberculosis, emphasizing the challenges encountered in dealing with rare and multifaceted medical conditions. Through a systematic analysis of the patient's clinical journey and an insightful review of pertinent literature, the study underscores the complexity inherent in diagnosing primary laryngeal tuberculosis and highlights the growing relevance of this rare extrapulmonary manifestation. The case showcases the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, the collaboration of diverse medical specialists, adherence to established treatment guidelines, and the crucial role of continuous patient monitoring. The successful resolution of this intricate case serves as a compelling testament to the power of interdisciplinary coordination and precision medicine, providing valuable insights into navigating the intricate landscape of laryngeal tuberculosis.
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“The clinical presentation of laryngeal TB is non-specific, often displaying the characteristics of laryngeal carcinoma due to similar symptoms and laryngoscopic findings, such as ulcerations and mass-like lesions [40].”
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“This condition is a form of EPTB that affects less than 1% of all TB cases, often leading to misdiagnosis and delayed treatment.”
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“The clinical presentation of laryngeal TB is non-specific, often displaying the characteristics of laryngeal carcinoma due to similar symptoms and laryngoscopic findings, such as ulcerations and mass-like lesions [40].”
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- Authors
- Gautam, A., Kumar, H., Gapizov, A., Paudel, P., & Gautam, R.
- Affiliations
- Dow University of Health Sciences (PK)
- Corresponding author
- Kumar, Harendra
- Venue
- Cureus
- Published
- 2023-10-04
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- e46505-e46505
- ISSN
- 2168-8184 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC10624933
- OpenAlex
- W4387371171
- Cited by
- 4
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2025: 3 · 2024: 1
- FWCI
- 1.07
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- diamond
- doi.org
- Licence
- cc-by
- Locations
- Cureus (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Keywords
- laryngeal tuberculosis, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, multidisciplinary care, patient monitoring, medication adherence
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