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Aggressive Tuberculous Otitis Media in a Young Child
- Source :
- Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Vol 34, Iss 1 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., 2019.
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this report is to describe an aggressive case of tuberculous otitis media in a young child and emphasize that surgical intervention and histopathologic studies can be employed to immediately arrive at a definitive diagnosis. Methods: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary Government Training Hospital Participants: One Results: This is a case of a four-year-old boy who had refractory otitis media and erosive CT scan findings, mimicking aggressive CSOM manifestations. Due to unusual intraoperative granulation tissue characteristics, it was initially considered a malignancy, necessitating surgical intervention and biopsy that resulted in a definitive diagnosis of primary middle ear tuberculosis. Conclusion: This case represents the more severe end of the spectrum of tuberculous otitis media and supports the recommendation that a high index of suspicion, early detection, and prompt initiation of treatment are imperative in its management, especially in children with refractory otitis media. Keywords: tuberculous otitis media; tuberculosis; middle ear; otitis media; suppurative otitis media
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19084889 and 20941501
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.497a21768e7d470d927e18ab17a2fda2
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v34i1.965