TB Research

Primary tuberculosis of zygomatic bone: A rare case report

Ram H, Kumar S, Atam V, Kumar M

Journal of infection and public health · 2019-12

Abstract

Tubercular osteomyelitis of zygomatic bone is extremely rare. Here we have reported a rarest case of primary tuberculosis (TB) of zygomatic bone in a 20 year male who presented with discharging sinus over right zygomatic region. Anti-tubercular chemotherapy given and patient improved well.

MeSH terms

  • Zygoma
  • Paranasal Sinuses
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis, Osteoarticular
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Male
  • Young Adult