Primary parotid tuberculosis mimicking parotid neoplasm: a case report
Author Information
Author(s): Birkent Hakan, Karahatay Serdar, Akcam Timur, Durmaz Abdullah, Ongoru Onder
Primary Institution: Gulhane Military Medical School, Ankara, Turkey
Conclusion
Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with a solitary tumor in the parotid gland to avoid unnecessary surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- Less than 200 cases of parotid tuberculosis have been reported since 1894.
- Diagnosis relies on a high index of suspicion due to the similarity to neoplasms.
- Fine needle aspiration cytology has a sensitivity of 81–100% for diagnosing tuberculosis in the parotid gland.
Takeaway
A young man had a lump in his cheek that looked like a tumor, but it turned out to be tuberculosis, which is rare in that area. Doctors need to think about this possibility to avoid doing unnecessary surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent imaging studies, fine needle aspiration cytology, and ultimately a right superficial parotidectomy for diagnosis.
Limitations
The diagnosis of parotid tuberculosis is often overlooked, leading to unnecessary surgeries.
Participant Demographics
20-year-old male
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