title: [Laryngeal tuberculosis: apropos of 15 cases].
abstract: Based on a retrospective study over a six year period, we report 15 cases of tuberculosis of the larynx, confirmed histologically. Dysphonia was the main symptom. The diagnosis rests on direct laryngoscopy and biopsy, with histology. Medical treatment achieves a good outcome.
authors.affiliation: CHU Ibn Rochd, Hôpital 20 Août 1953, Service d'ORL et de Chirurgie Maxillo-faciale, Casablanca, Maroc.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Essaadi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Raji
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Detsouli
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mokrim
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kadiri
authors.forename: N Z
authors.initials: NZ
authors.lastname: Laraqui
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Touhami
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Chekkouri
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Benchakroun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014387:Tuberculosis, Laryngeal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents