Tuberculous polyp in the middle ear of an infant.
A five-month old infant presented with purulent discharge from the right middle ear. On examination the child had a weight less than 50% of Harvard standard and a polyp in the right middle ear. Histological examination of the polyp showed tuberculosis. Tuberculous polyp of the middle ear is presented and discussed.
Mengiste
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Addis Ababa University, Gondar College of Medical Sciences, Ethiopia.
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D004432:Ear, Middle / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000601:surgery*; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D011127:Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*