A Case of Retrophareangeal Tuberculosis Presenting as a Hypernasal Speech
- Author:
Hyeong Joo LEE
1
;
Dae Hwan KIM
;
Jin Pyeong KIM
;
Jung Je PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Changwon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hypernasality;
Retropharyngeal abscess;
Tuberculosis
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Diagnosis;
Hoarseness;
Humans;
Pharynx;
Retropharyngeal Abscess;
Tuberculosis;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology Phoniatrics and Logopedics
2018;29(1):44-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tuberculosis of the retropharynx is extremely rare. The diagnosis is frequently delayed because of its anatomical location and atypical symptom. It would be crucial to consider tuberculosis infection as a possible source of abscess and should be mindful about the tests to diagnose it. We experienced a 23-year-old man with retropharyngeal abscess caused by tuberculosis presenting hypernasality and hoarseness in the throat. In this article, we reviewed the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this case, with a review of literatures.
