Introduction and importance: Primary laryngeal tuberculosis (PLTB) is a rare condition. The symptoms and findings are not specific in most of the cases. Patients are diagnosed essentially based on histopathological examination and mycobacterial culture.
Case report: We report the case of a 42-year-old woman who presented to our hospital with dysphonia and dysphagia. Direct laryngoscopy revealed a lesion of the supraglottis. CT scan found a diffuse thickening of the entire surface of the larynx. A biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Clinical discussion: Primary laryngeal tuberculosis is a rare clinical entity despite its close anatomical and physiological proximity to the lungs.
Conclusion: Clinician should keep in mind the existence of primary laryngeal tuberculosis to avoid delayed diagnosis and treatment, which can lead to high morbidity and mortality.
Keywords: Anti tubercular drugs; Case report; Larynx; Primary; Tuberculosis.
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