Title of article :
Laryngeal Tuberculosis or Malignancy: A Masquerade
Author/Authors :
Garg ، Manvendra Department of Respiratory Medicine - Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences , jethani ، Varuna Department of Respiratory Medicine - Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences , Nishant ، kumar Department of Respiratory Medicine - Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Laryngeal tuberculosis (TB) is not a very common laryngeal pathology, therefore it can be easily missed. Laryngeal TB and Cancer of Larynx can have similar clinical presentations. Here we discuss a case of a 57-year-old female presenting in outpatient department with complaints of Hoarseness of voice since 6 months and shortness of breath since 3 months. Patient was further evaluated and diagnosed as a case of laryngeal tuberculosis. Treatment was started with fixed dose anti tubercular drugs and patient showed improvement on follow up.
Keywords :
Tracheostomy , Anti tubercular drugs , arytenoid edema
Journal title :
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
Journal title :
Journal of Cardio- Thoracic Medicine
