Primary tuberculosis of tongue.
A case of a 55 years old lady with tuberculosis of the tongue is reported. Patient presented with non-healing ulcer in dorsum of the tongue for one year. Initial biopsy and histopathological examination revealed non-specific inflammation. After surgery, biopsy report proved primary tuberculosis of tongue. Anti-tubercular therapy for nine months showed uneventful recovery of the patient.
Memon
Ghulam Ali
GA
Department of Plastic Surgery and Allied, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan. cpsphyd@hyd.paknet.com.pk
Khushk
Imdad A
IA
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D014393:Tuberculosis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*