title: Tuberculosis of Waldeyer's Ring with an Atypical Presentation as Chronic Adeno-Tonsilitis.
abstract: Primary tuberculosis of the oropharynx and nasopharynx is a rare clinical entity.It usually arises secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis. We report a rare case of a 20-year-female, who presented with fever and throat pain. Examination revealed hypertrophied adenoids and tonsils, which was ultimately proved as tuberculosis.Enlargement of the palatine tonsils could be due to a multitude of causes, and a thorough evaluation is necessary to arrive at the right diagnosis.Increased awareness of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal tuberculosis is important in tropical countries, as the disease may be overlooked resulting in inappropriate management.
authors: Professor, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University, India .
authors: Panduranga M
authors: PM
authors: Kamath
authors: Associate Professor, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University, India .
authors: Vijendra S
authors: VS
authors: Shenoy
authors: Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University, India .
authors: Nirupama
authors: N
authors: M
authors: Senior Resident, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University, India .
authors: Vishnu
authors: V
authors: Prasad
authors: Resident, Department of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore, Manipal University, India .
authors: Nazeem A
authors: NA
authors: Majeed
keywords: Adenotonsils; Langhans giant cells; Oral cavity