KMID : 1100920170380050303
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Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2017 Volume.38 No. 5 p.303 ~ p.306
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Chronic Large Non Healing Ulcer: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infection of the Laryngopharynx
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Hussin Nurfarissa
Baki Marina Mat Sani Abdullah
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Abstract
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We describe a case of non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of the larynx in a previously well, immunocompetent young woman. Laryngeal mycobacterial infection is rare and currently accounts for less than 1% of all cases. A diagnostic dilemma often occurs because it may mimic laryngeal carcinoma, chronic laryngitis, or laryngeal candidiasis. This case highlights the importance of considering non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal lesions.
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KEYWORD
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Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Larynx, Pharynx, Laryngopharynx
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