A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa
Tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a chronic granulomatous disease that can affect any part of the body, including the oral cavity. Oral lesions of tuberculosis, though uncommon, are seen in both the primary and secondary stages of the disease. This article pre...
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| author | Kanwar Deep Singh Nanda Anurag Mehta Mohita Marwaha Manpreet Kalra Jasmine Nanda |
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| description | Tuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a chronic granulomatous disease that can affect any part of the body, including the oral cavity. Oral lesions of tuberculosis, though uncommon, are seen in both the primary and secondary stages of the disease. This article presents a case of tuberculosis of the buccal mucosa, manifesting as non-healing, non-painful ulcer. The diagnosis was confirmed based on histopathology, sputum examination and immunological investigation. The patient underwent anti-tuberculosis therapy and her oral and systemic conditions improved rapidly. Although oral manifestations of tuberculosis are rare, clinicians should include them in the differential diagnosis of various types of oral ulcers. An early diagnosis with prompt treatment can prevent complications and potential contaminations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-abe508250c8740feb3eead0b7e2a69cd2022-12-22T00:14:11ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsDental Research Journal1735-33272008-02552011-01-0183154159A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosaKanwar Deep Singh NandaAnurag MehtaMohita MarwahaManpreet KalraJasmine NandaTuberculosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a chronic granulomatous disease that can affect any part of the body, including the oral cavity. Oral lesions of tuberculosis, though uncommon, are seen in both the primary and secondary stages of the disease. This article presents a case of tuberculosis of the buccal mucosa, manifesting as non-healing, non-painful ulcer. The diagnosis was confirmed based on histopathology, sputum examination and immunological investigation. The patient underwent anti-tuberculosis therapy and her oral and systemic conditions improved rapidly. Although oral manifestations of tuberculosis are rare, clinicians should include them in the differential diagnosis of various types of oral ulcers. An early diagnosis with prompt treatment can prevent complications and potential contaminations.http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2011;volume=8;issue=3;spage=154;epage=159;aulast=NandaBuccal mucosaOral lesionTuberculosis |
| spellingShingle | Kanwar Deep Singh Nanda Anurag Mehta Mohita Marwaha Manpreet Kalra Jasmine Nanda A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa Dental Research Journal Buccal mucosa Oral lesion Tuberculosis |
| title | A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| title_full | A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| title_fullStr | A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| title_full_unstemmed | A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| title_short | A disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| title_sort | disguised tuberculosis in oral buccal mucosa |
| topic | Buccal mucosa Oral lesion Tuberculosis |
| url | http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2011;volume=8;issue=3;spage=154;epage=159;aulast=Nanda |
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