Primary middle ear tuberculosis mimicking cholesteatoma
- Author:
Mohd Khairi Md Daud
;
Azliana Aziz
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Cholesteatoma;
Middle ear tuberculosis;
Granuloma;
Otitis media
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2020;15(1):44-46
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Tuberculous granuloma in the middle ear is an unusual entity. Herein, we report a case with short
presentation of otitis media with mastoid abscess but with a CT scan showing widespread bone
destruction. Te cause was determined to be middle ear tuberculosis. Awareness of this entity is
important, as it may cause a delay in referral to an otorhinolaryngology specialist and, subsequently,
a delay in initiating treatment. Terefore, it should be considered in the diferential diagnosis,
especially when the usual treatment fails to produce the desired result.
- Full text:2.2020my0067.pdf
