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Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing 8(1):p 27-29, Jan - June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.8125.4
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Tubercular Laryngitis Presenting as Isolated Hoarseness of Voice: A Case Rep
Amirtha Santhi S.,, Suniram Priscilla M.
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Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing 8(1):p 27-29, Jan - June 2025. | DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.8125.4
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Suniram Priscilla M., Amirtha Santhi S. Tubercularlaryngitis Presenting as Isolated Hoarseness of Voice: A Case Report. RFP Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing. 2025; 8(1): 27–29.Timeline
Received : March 14, 2026
Accepted : April 10, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Tubercular laryngitis is an uncommon form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and often presents with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis. Hoarseness of voice may be the only presenting complaint, especially in early disease. We report a case of tubercular laryngitis in a middle-aged male who presented with persistent hoarseness of voice for one month without pulmonary symptoms. Videolaryngoscopy revealed congested and edematous vocal cords with preserved mobility, a finding consistent with early laryngeal tuberculosis. Sputum GeneXpert detected Mycobacterium tuberculosis without rifampicin resistance, which is a rapid and reliable diagnostic tool. The patient was started on antitubercular therapy with clinical stability. This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in patients with persistent voice change, particularly in endemic regions.
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Suniram Priscilla M., Amirtha Santhi S. Tubercularlaryngitis Presenting as Isolated Hoarseness of Voice: A Case Report. RFP Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Nursing. 2025; 8(1): 27–29.
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| Received | Accepted | Published |
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| March 14, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
DOI: 10.21088/jggn.2582.1407.8125.4
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Tubercular Laryngitis •Hoarseness of VoiceExtrapulmonary TuberculosisVideolaryngoscopyGenexpertSearch for Similar Articles
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| Received | March 14, 2026 |
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