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Nasal tuberculosis – an increasing problem?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

I. J. M. Johnson ,
J. V. Soames  and
H. F. Marshall
I. J. M. Johnson*
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyFreeman Hospital.
J. V. Soames
Affiliation:
Department of Oral Pathology. The Dental School. Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
H. F. Marshall
Affiliation:
Department of OtolaryngologyFreeman Hospital.
*
Address for correspondence: Mr I. J. M. Johnson, F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology. Freeman Hospital. High Heaton. Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7DN. Fax: (091) 213 1968
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Abstract

Nasal tuberculosis represents a rare manifestation of infection by Mycohacteriurn tuberculosis: a case is presented together with a review of the literature. The correct management is documented, especially the need to treat the patient as if there was a generalized condition, and the problems concerning drug resistance are also considered. The incidence of this disease is rising and its importance must once again he highlighted.

Keywords

Tuberculosisnasal
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 109 , Issue 4 , April 1995 , pp. 326 - 327
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1995

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