Cytology of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis of Masseter Muscle: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • Ramya Rathinam Sunderaj SRI RAMACHANDRA UNIVERSITY
  • G Barathi
  • D Prathiba

Keywords:

Masseter muscle, Extra pulmonary, Tuberculosis, Cytology

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health hazard Worldwide. India bears a huge burden of world’s TB, according to WHO statistics. The most  common form of presentation is pulmonary tuberculosis. Extra Pulmonary presentation of  TB in masseter muscle is extremely rare. We present a case of 26 year old male with right sided facial swelling, Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of which revealed TB of masseter muscle. FNAC is a simple,cost effective out patient procedure that can aid in the early diagnosis of orofacial lesions such as extra pulmonary Tuberculosis. The purpose of this paper is to state the significance of early diagnosis of orofacial Tuberculosis and the crucial role played by FNAC in the diagnosis.

 

DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1147

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29-05-2017

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Sunderaj RR, Barathi G, Prathiba D. Cytology of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis of Masseter Muscle: A Rare Case Report. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2017 May 29 [cited 2024 Dec. 26];4(3):C83-85. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/apalm1147

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2017)

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Case Report

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