Primer parotid tuberculosis in two siblings
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Tarih
2013
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Yayıncı
University of Dicle
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Tuberculosis of the parotid gland is an uncommon disease. In this study, we present primary parotid tuberculosis in two siblings. Two female siblings, of 16 and 14 years of age, presented with unilateral masses in the parotid region. Acid-fast bacilli were found in the aspiration fluid of the lesion. After the tuberculosis treatment, the patients were doing well. In this study, we discussed clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment of primary parotid tuberculosis, and noteworthiness the transmission of mycobacterium tuberculosis in extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Açıklama
Anahtar Kelimeler
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Parotid Gland, Tuberculosis
Kaynak
Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
WoS Q Değeri
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
6
Sayı
3
