Head and Neck Manifestation of Tuberculosis

Objective: The aim of this study was to review cases of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis with head and neck involvement that presented at our clinic. Materials and Methods: Data from 60 patients were analyzed. All patients were examined with respect to age, gender, symptoms, comorbidities, the head and neck regions sampled, the tuberculin skin test, acid-resistant staining, tuberculosis culture results, and histopathology examination reports. Results: complex was identified in six. Conclusion: If there are suspicious symptoms and findings in patients with a disease causing immunosuppression or who are using drugs that suppress the immune system, sampling must be performed to rule out tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is seen more often in female patients. When persistent necrotic lymphadenopathy is present in the submandibular region, especially in young patients, tuberculosis should be considered.