Tuberculous Mastoiditis: A Rare Disorder

Authors

  • Deepa Mohan Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Khir Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
  • Noorizan Yahya Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia
  • Zalilah Musa Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah, Muar, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2021.8.1.14

Keywords:

Abscess, Pain, Tuberculosis mastoiditis

Abstract

Tuberculosis can masquerade any disease. Tuberculous mastoiditis is a silent disease. We report a case of tubercular mastoiditis which presented as a post-auricular swelling with ear discharge, pain, tinnitus, and reduced hearing. Radiological findings were suggestive of abscess; however, the histopathological report showed evidence of tubercular foci. A high level of clinical suspicion is needed for early diagnosis and antitubercular therapy should be initiated early to prevent the possible complication.

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Published

2021-01-26

How to Cite

Deepa Mohan, Mohamad Khir, Noorizan Yahya, & Zalilah Musa. (2021). Tuberculous Mastoiditis: A Rare Disorder. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 8(1), 67–68. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2021.8.1.14

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2021): Vol 8 | Issue 1 | January - March 2021

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Copyright (c) 2021 Deepa Mohan, Mohamad Khir, Noorizan Yahya, Zalilah Musa

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