Four Cases of Primary Tuberculosis of the Nasal Cavity / 대한이비인후과학회지

ABSTRACT

The mid-twentieth century witnessed a dramatic decline in the incidence of tuberculosis, largely because of great strides made in public health and the advent of anti-tuberculosis agents. Recently, however, there has been a steady and progressive increase in the number of reported cases on a global level and extrapulmonary tuberculosis has likewise dramatically increased. Nasal tuberculosis, in particular, are rare and its primary case, among others. is extremely rare. Most cases have been diagnosed by characteristic histological findings and response to anti-tuberculosis medication. Recently, the authors have experienced four cases of tuberculosis of the nose without tuberculosis of other sites. They were diagnosed as tuberculosis after tissue biopsies. The patients were treated medically with anti-tuberculosis agents and their complaints were resolved during the follow up.