A Case of Laryngeal Tuberculosis Mimicking Lymphoma

Cureus. 2021 Mar 6;13(3):e13744. doi: 10.7759/cureus.13744.

Abstract

The incidence of laryngeal tuberculosis has steadily increased due to rising prevalence of HIV infection, immunosuppressive diseases and treatments, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms and atypical mycobacteria. We report on a woman with a unique presentation of laryngeal tuberculosis mimicking lymphoma to remind clinicians that the diagnosis of laryngeal tuberculosis merits awareness and that delay in diagnosis poses a serious threat to the patient due to delayed treatment and further complications.

Keywords: laryngeal carcinoma; laryngeal tuberculosis; lymphoma; tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports