Tuberculosis with secondary vasculitis presenting as a nasal septal perforation. | [Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Aaron Trinidade: Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital, London, UK

2. Muhammad Shakeel: Department of Otolaryngology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK

3. Anooj Majithia: Department of Otolaryngology, The Royal Free Hospital, London, UK

4. Sarah Woodham: Department of Rheumatology, The Hillingdon Hospital, Scotland, UK

5. Vincent Cumberworth: Consultant, Northwick Park Hospital, London, UK

Abstract:

A 45 years old man with tuberculosis (TB) and secondary vasculitis presented with perforation of the nasal septum, involving skin and cranial nerves. Vasculitis is a recognized, tough rare complication of tuberculosis and has not been previously described in the literature as a cause of nasal septal perforation. It presents a diagnostic dilemma. The diagnostic challenges of this case are outlined, and the clinical implications are discussed.

Page(s): 631-633

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Published: Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 21, Issue: 10, Year: 2011

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