Tuberculosis of the Parotid Gland. (8th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gupta, Vivek; Patankar, Kiran; Shinde, Archana; Bhosale, Charu; Tamhane, Ajitey
• Other Names: Mergo P. J. Academic Editor.; Tiu C. M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-08
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/278793
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Parotid gland involvement is extremely rare, even in countries in which tuberculosis is endemic. Clinically, it usually presents as a slow-growing mass indistinguishable from a malignancy. On imaging too, tuberculosis of the parotid may mimic neoplasm. The diagnosis of parotid tuberculosis needs a high degree of clinical suspicion. This paper highlights the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and importance of FNAC in diagnosis of this rare entity.