Chronic Large Non Healing Ulcer: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection of the Laryngopharynx.
10.4082/kjfm.2017.38.5.303
- Author:
Nurfarissa HUSSIN
1
;
Marina MAT BAKI
;
Abdullah SANI
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. marinamatbaki@ppukm.ukm.edu.my
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria;
Larynx;
Pharynx;
Laryngopharynx
- MeSH:
Candidiasis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Female;
Humans;
Hypopharynx*;
Laryngitis;
Larynx;
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria;
Pharynx;
Ulcer*
- From:Korean Journal of Family Medicine
2017;38(5):303-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We describe a case of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of the larynx in a previously well, immunocompetent young woman. Laryngeal mycobacterial infection is rare and currently accounts for less than 1% of all cases. A diagnostic dilemma often occurs because it may mimic laryngeal carcinoma, chronic laryngitis, or laryngeal candidiasis. This case highlights the importance of considering non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions.
