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A rare case of primary tuberculosis of the submandibular gland!!!

Authors :
Kasim, Kasim S.
Namavar, Ebrahim
Mohamad Yunus, Mohd Razif
Source :
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat & Allied Sciences; Mar2015, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p87-89, 3p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

A rare case of primary tuberculosis of the submandibular gland is reported here which required surgical gland excision for definitive diagnosis. It is presented in view of its rarity, the extreme difficulty in the diagnosis of this kind of disease and highlighting the importance of histopathological examination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20900740
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Egyptian Journal of Ear, Nose, Throat & Allied Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101909978
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejenta.2015.01.001