J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.
2018 Jun;29(1):44-46. 10.0000/jkslpl.2018.29.1.44.
A Case of Retrophareangeal Tuberculosis Presenting as a Hypernasal Speech
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Changwon, Korea.
- 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. capetown@hanmail.net
- 3Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
- KMID: 2416741
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jkslpl.2018.29.1.44
Abstract
- Tuberculosis of the retropharynx is extremely rare. The diagnosis is frequently delayed because of its anatomical location and atypical symptom. It would be crucial to consider tuberculosis infection as a possible source of abscess and should be mindful about the tests to diagnose it. We experienced a 23-year-old man with retropharyngeal abscess caused by tuberculosis presenting hypernasality and hoarseness in the throat. In this article, we reviewed the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this case, with a review of literatures.
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