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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery logoLink to Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
. 2003 Apr;55(2):119–120. doi: 10.1007/BF02974617

Tuberculosis of tonsil — a rare site involvement

U Jana 1,, S Mukherjee 2,
PMCID: PMC3451074  PMID: 23119956

Abstract

Tuberculosis of Tonsil and Oropharynx are almost a forgotten condition now- a- days. Persistent sore throat, ulcer over tonsils and unilateral tonsillar enlargement should arose suspicion of tubercular infection. Confirmation oj which depends on histopathology favouring tuberculosis and /or AFB positivity on tonsillar tissue. Condition is curable with proper Anti- TB treatment with or without tonsillectomy, A case is presented considering its rarity.

Key Words: Tuberculosis, Tonsil

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