Saudi Journal of Biomedical Research (SJBR)
Volume-1 | Issue-03 | 72-75
Case Report
An Oral Ulcer- Unraveling the Mystery
N. Rajesh, D Ayesha Thabusum, R. Sudhakarareddy, M. Ravikanth, U. Shivaji Raju
Published : Nov. 30, 2016
Abstract
Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease affecting humans of all ages in all parts of the world. The primary
site of infection commonly involves lungs, although it can affect any part of the body, including oral cavity. Although
oral manifestations of tuberculosis are very rare, the disease can present itself in a variety of clinical appearances which
may mimic malignancy clinically. Thus the oral physician plays a pivotal role in the identification and control of this
condition by early recognition of lesions that may precede the detection of pulmonary form. Tuberculous involvement of
oral cavity is a very rare finding even in areas and countries where Tuberculosis is endemic. We present one such case of
36 year old female who presented with non-healing ulcer in the right lateral surface of the tongue and floor of the mouth.
This paper deals with the case of tuberculosis diagnosed on the basis of oral manifestations, there by emphasizing the
importance of the oral physician in diagnosis of multisystem disorder.