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Nasal tuberculosis: A forgotten entity
Author(s) -
Waldman Steven R.,
Levine Howard L.,
Sebek Bruce A.,
Parker Willard,
Tucker Harvey M.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198101000-00003
Subject(s) - medicine , tuberculosis , sarcoidosis , differential diagnosis , nose , dermatology , disease , surgery , pathology
Tuberculosis of the nose has become so infrequent that it is virtually a forgotten disease entity among younger practitioners in this country. Nevertheless, it can occur in all segments of our population and may present a confusing diagnostic problem. Two cases of primary nasal tuberculosis have been diagnosed and treated at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation since 1975. The differential diagnosis of nasal granulomatous disease usually includes Wegener's granulomatosis, midline malignant reticulosis, and sarcoidosis. We point out the necessity of including tuberculosis in this differential diagnosis. The definitive work‐up and treatment are also discussed.