Primary Tuberculosis of the Vallecula and Pyriform Sinus:a case report and review of literature

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a relatively prevalent infectious disease caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily involves the lungs, but it can also affect other organs causing a variety of symptoms.  Case Report: In this report, a rare case with primary involvement of pyriform sinus and vallecula due to tuberculosis in a ۷۴-year-old woman who complained of odynophagia for ۶ months, is reported. There were no clinical or radiological pulmonary findings. Conclusion:  The authors point out the epidemiological importance of tuberculosis and the need for more suspicion when dealing with uncommon lesions to make an early diagnosis.

Keywords:

Extrapulmonary , Pyriform sinus , Tuberculosis , Vallecula