1995
Laryngeal Tuberculosis: A Cause of Stridor in Children
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Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The diagnosis of a primary tuberculosis of the larynx has been mentioned especially in children, whereas in adults it is more often secondary to pulmonary disease 4 , 5 ,. Although to our knowledge only approximately 10 cases of laryngeal tuberculosis in childhood have been reported since 1960, the presented case is remarkable because of the large dermatological lesions, also involving the skin of the hand, most probably due to aerogenous infection.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although to our knowledge only approximately 10 cases of laryngeal tuberculosis in childhood have been reported since 1960, the presented case is remarkable because of the large dermatological lesions, also involving the skin of the hand, most probably due to aerogenous infection. The possible mechanisms of secondary infection of the larynx can be described as pulmonary‐aerogenous, hematogenous, or due to lymphatic drainage 4 ,. The airway spread of the bacteria can be seen impressively in the present study in which the palm of the hand was also involved due to infectious sputum that was most probably coughed into it.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
