Markou K, Vlachtsis K, Agathaggelidis A, Petridis D, Nikolaou A
University Otolaryngology Department, AHEPA General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
B-ENT. 2006;2(2):91-4.
Laryngeal tuberculosis is a rare extra-pulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis, and frequently presents with tumour-like symptoms and clinical findings. Uncommon clinical features are to be expected by the ENT specialist, who should be aware of these recently changing presentations. Despite the dramatic reduction of the incidence of the disease during the last few decades, a perceptible increase in case reports has lately been noted and may prove significant. Treatment remains conservative and long-term follow-up is suggested. A relevant case of laryngeal tuberculosis presenting as a supraglottic carcinoma is presented, its diagnosis and management are detailed, and suggestions are offered based on a literature review.
喉结核是一种罕见的肺外结核表现形式，常呈现出肿瘤样症状和临床体征。耳鼻喉科专家应预料到其不常见的临床特征，且应了解这些近期不断变化的表现。尽管在过去几十年间该疾病的发病率大幅下降，但近来病例报告却明显增多，这可能具有重要意义。治疗仍采用保守方法，并建议进行长期随访。本文报告了一例表现为声门上型癌的喉结核相关病例，详细阐述了其诊断和治疗过程，并基于文献综述提出了建议。
