Chronic Large Non Healing Ulcer: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection of the Laryngopharynx / 가정의학회지
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
; : 303-306, 2017.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-46519
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
We describe a case of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of the larynx in a previously well, immunocompetent young woman. Laryngeal mycobacterial infection is rare and currently accounts for less than 1% of all cases. A diagnostic dilemma often occurs because it may mimic laryngeal carcinoma, chronic laryngitis, or laryngeal candidiasis. This case highlights the importance of considering non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions.
Full text:
Available
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Tuberculosis
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharynx
/
Ulcer
/
Candidiasis
/
Laryngitis
/
Diagnosis, Differential
/
Hypopharynx
/
Larynx
/
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Family Medicine
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article