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A young man with hoarseness of voice
Journal of Ayub Medical College
  • Waris Qidwai, Aga Khan University
  • S. Rehman
Publication Date
1-1-2004
Document Type
Article
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Abstract

A 45 year-old driver presented with a two months history of hoarseness, fever, productive cough, anorexia and weight loss. He chewed tobacco. He was previously seen and treated without benefit by a family Physician and two ear, nose and throat consultants. Crackles were heard in the left scapular region. An X-Ray of the chest showed a right apical cavity, perihilar infiltrates and blunting of left costophrenic angle. His sputum smear showed acid fast bacilli. A high index of suspicion for tuberculosis is recommended while dealing with such cases. Complete recovery of patient's voice with anti-tubercular therapy confirmed it was a case of laryngeal tuberculosis.

Citation Information
Waris Qidwai and S. Rehman. "A young man with hoarseness of voice" Journal of Ayub Medical College Vol. 16 Iss. 2 (2004) p. 73 - 74
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/waris_qidwai/127/