Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics (대한후두음성언어의학회지)

The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics. (대한후두음성언어의학회)
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A Case of Retrophareangeal Tuberculosis Presenting as a Hypernasal Speech

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  • Lee, Hyeong Joo (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Dae Hwan (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Kim, Jin Pyeong (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital) ;
  • Park, Jung Je (Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 이형주 (창원경상대학교병원 이비인후과) ;
  • 김대환 (경상대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김진평 (창원경상대학교병원 이비인후과) ;
  • 박정제 (경상대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Received : 2017.11.24
  • Accepted : 2018.02.24
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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Abstract

Tuberculosis of the retropharynx is extremely rare. The diagnosis is frequently delayed because of its anatomical location and atypical symptom. It would be crucial to consider tuberculosis infection as a possible source of abscess and should be mindful about the tests to diagnose it. We experienced a 23-year-old man with retropharyngeal abscess caused by tuberculosis presenting hypernasality and hoarseness in the throat. In this article, we reviewed the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this case, with a review of literatures.

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