Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
The Busan, Ulsan, Gyeoungnam Branch of Korean Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
종설
원발성 비결핵 1례
김동균1, 안건영1, 전경명2, 오일준2
Dong Kyun Kim1, Gun Young Ann1, Kyong Myong Chon2, Il Joon Oh2
Published Online: May 31, 2020
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis of the nose is a chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculsis. It may occur in the nose, as a primary infection or secondary to disease elsewhere in the body. Primary infection to nose is rare but possible when they lost their self-cleansing mechanism & lysosomal activity.
We recently have experienced one case of primary tuberculosis of the nose, so report it with review of literatures.
Keywords: Primary Tuberculosis; Nasal Cavity