Mycobacterial disease of the parotid gland
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Mycobacterial disease is an unusual but important condition that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a discrete parotid gland swelling or mass. The management of this condition involves exclusion of neoplastic disease and combined medical and surgical therapy. We present 5 cases of mycobacterial involvement of the parotid gland and discuss issues surrounding the diagnosis and treatment options.
- Kings College London, University of London United Kingdom
- Royal London Hospital United Kingdom
- Barts Health NHS Trust United Kingdom
- King's College London United Kingdom
Adult, Male, Granuloma, 610, Parotid Neoplasms, Diagnosis, Differential, Child, Preschool, Humans, Parotid Diseases, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged, Tuberculosis, Oral
Adult, Male, Granuloma, 610, Parotid Neoplasms, Diagnosis, Differential, Child, Preschool, Humans, Parotid Diseases, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged, Tuberculosis, Oral
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