Laryngeal tuberculosis: an important issue.
In developing countries like Indonesia, pulmonary tuberculosis still ranks among the major health problems and the prevalence of laryngeal tuberculosis are therefore still high. It is important for physicians and otolaryngologist to recognize the cardinal sign and symptoms of laryngeal tuberculosis in order to make an early diagnosis. An illustration of four cases with laryngeal tuberculosis is reported. All cases presented with hoarseness and diagnosis of laryngeal and pulmonary tuberculosis were made at ENT department.
Hermani
Bambang
B
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Sawitra
Diani
D
D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014387:Tuberculosis, Laryngeal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis; D015431:Weight Loss
D000995:Antitubercular Agents