Nasal Tuberculosis in a Teenage Female

We present a 14  year female with non-healing ulcer over the upper lip extending and destroying the collumela and part of anterior nasal septum. Histopathological examination revealed TB as a possible cause of the lesion. Identification of acid-fast bacilli on direct stained smears confirms the diagnosis of TB. Co mplete healing of the ulcer was achieved with anti-tuberculous regime leaving a residual fibrosis over the site of the ulcer.
Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research