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Submandibular Abscess with Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: Unusual Clinical Presentation of Tuberculosis

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in India.The rising incidence of multi drug resistant tuberculosis and unusual presentations of the disease is posing a great challenge for clinicians.We report an interesting case of 27 year old male who initially presented with submandibular abscess, subsequently developed velopharyngeal insufficiency during hospital stay and finally diagnosed as a case of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Source: Journal of Lung Diseases & Treatment

DOI: 10.4172/2472-1018.1000116

Author: Tandon S

Institution: Maulana Azad Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2562298567

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