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Nasopharyngeal Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Mechanism of Infection, Clinical Manifestations, and Management
Joint Authors
Srivanitchapoom, Chonticha
Sittitrai, Pichit
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis (NPTB) is a noteworthy disease especially in its worldwide spread of the Mycobacterium infection.
Although NPTB has been identified in less than one percent of TB cases, recent multiple case reports indicate an either increased awareness or incidence of this disease.
The most helpful diagnostic tool is an uncomplicated nasopharyngeal biopsy.
However, NPTB is usually ignored because it has varied clinical manifestations and similar presentations with other more common head and neck diseases.
Furthermore, the most common presenting symptom is cervical lymphadenopathy mimicking nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a more common and serious disease.
Treatment outcomes of NPTB are good in both HIV-positive or HIV-negative patients.
In addition, pulmonary tuberculosis association was reported in wide range between 8.3% and 82% which should be considered in a treatment program.
In conclusion, early diagnosis and management in NPTB can be achieved by (1) increased awareness of this disease, (2) improvement in knowledge regarding clinical manifestations, and (3) improvement of diagnostic techniques.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Srivanitchapoom, Chonticha& Sittitrai, Pichit. 2016. Nasopharyngeal Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Mechanism of Infection, Clinical Manifestations, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106402
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Srivanitchapoom, Chonticha& Sittitrai, Pichit. Nasopharyngeal Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Mechanism of Infection, Clinical Manifestations, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106402
American Medical Association (AMA)
Srivanitchapoom, Chonticha& Sittitrai, Pichit. Nasopharyngeal Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Mechanism of Infection, Clinical Manifestations, and Management. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106402
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106402