Atypical presentation of laryngeal tuberculosis – A rare case of primary tuberculosis of larynx

• Author Details:   
• Sohil Gala ^*
• Ruchi Shah
• Pallavi Singh
• Rachna Mehta
• Sanjay Gala

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Laryngeal Tuberculosis (TB) is a rare granulomatous infection affecting the larynx usually secondary to pulmonary TB, but can also occur primarily without pulmonary involvement. Increased incidence of immuno-compromised states, presence of drug resistance, atypical presentations, non specific radiological features and close differential diagnoses pose a challenge for management of cases. We discuss an atypical presentation of Primary Laryngeal TB which was managed by us.

Keywords: Tuberculous, Laryngitis, Atypical TB Larynx.