2. Laryngeal Tuberculosis
• Tuberculosis is the most frequent
granulomatous disease involving larynx
• The lesions in the larynx can be the first
presentation of underlying tuberculosis.
• Laryngeal involvement has been observed in
15 to 30% of the cases of pulmonary
tuberculosis, but primary laryngeal
involvement is not rare.
3. Laryngeal Tuberculosis
• Commonest symptoms are
• Change in voice –usually a high pitch due to infiltration of the
vocal cords or whisper as a result of vocal cord palsy due to
pressure effects of enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
• Painful Dysphagia –usually due to perichondritis around arytenoid
cartilages
• Cough
• Weight loss ,Anorexia
11. Disclaimer
• The information contained in the presentation is based on the personal
experience and cases collected at Choithram Hospital Indore over the last
20 years.
• It is intended for the use of Medical students ENT post graduates
Pulmonologists.
• The views expressed are purely on personal opinion. viewers can make
their own opinion. For any confusion please contact sole author.
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I am not responsible for any controversies arising out of the presentation.
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