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Primary nasal tuberculosis masquerading as a malignant tumour

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

David W. Sim  and
John A. Crowther
David W. Sim*
Affiliation:
Glasgow
John A. Crowther
Affiliation:
Glasgow
*
Dr. D. W. Sim, M. Sc., F.R.C.S., Lecturer, Otolaryngology Unit, The Royal Infirmary (Phase 1), Edinburgh EH3 9EN.
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Abstract

Primary nasal tuberculosis is rare. We report a case of primary nasal tuberculosis in an elderly lady who presented with symptoms and signs suggestive of a nasal fossa tumour. Histological examination of the lesion revealed the diagnosis. Treatment was with standard anti-tuberculous chemotherapy. The implications of primary nasal tuberculosis are discussed.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 102 , Issue 12 , December 1988 , pp. 1150 - 1152
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1988

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