Laryngeal Tuberculosis Mimicking Laryngeal Candidiasis

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Authors

Claire Walters, Corewell Health East Resident
Maranda Saigh
Eytan Keidar, Corewell Health East

Description

Tuberculosis (TB) from the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosisand candidiasis from the fungus Candida albicansare both opportunistic pathogens with the ability to instigate infections within the larynx with similar clinical features, yet vastly different diagnostic parameters and treatment regimens.

Here, we highlight a case of an Indian woman on immune-modulating drugs who presented with severe laryngeal symptoms initially presumed to be laryngeal candidiasis but was later discovered to be laryngeal tuberculosis.

Publication Date

3-13-2025

Keywords

Tuberculosis

Disciplines

Orthopedics | Otolaryngology

Recommended Citation

Walters C, Saigh M, Keidar E. Laryngeal tuberculosis mimicking laryngeal candidiasis. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2025 Mar13; Farmington Hills, MI.

Comments

2025 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, March 13, 2025.