Laryngeal Tuberculosis (Disease Presentation)
"CT Findings of Laryngeal Tuberculosis: Comparison to Laryngeal Carcinoma."
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 17th, 1997
According to the authors' abstract of an article published in Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, "Purpose: Our goal was to describe the appearance of laryngeal tuberculosis using CT, with the intent of identifying features distinguishing laryngeal tuberculosis and carcinoma. Method: CT scans of 12 patients with laryngeal tuberculosis were analyzed retrospectively. Clinical symptoms, laryngoscopic exams, and presence of pulmonary tuberculosis on chest radiographs were also reviewed. Results: In laryngeal tuberculosis, bilateral involvement was noted in nine patients (75%), while unilateral involvement was seen in three (25%). Diffuse thickening of the...
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