TB Research

A case report on a rare case of primary tuberculous otitis media

Yadav Sagar Shyamlal, Dr Shikha Gianchand, Dr Rahul Kurkure

Journal of Otology · 2023-12

Abstract

Although tuberculosis has become more common in recent years, it still accounts for just a small percentage of cases of chronic otitis media. Common symptoms of tuberculous otitis media (TOM) include otorrhoea, hearing loss, and multiple tympanic membrane perforations. Due to its rarity, the illness is frequently misdiagnosed. When a patient does not improve with standard antibacterial and antifungal treatment, this may be a possible diagnosis to explore. Complete healing is possible if the illness is diagnosed and treated timely to prevent consequences.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Otitis
  • Antifungal
  • Tuberculosis
  • Dermatology
  • Hearing loss
  • Pediatrics
  • Surgery
  • Intensive care medicine