Gallegos FA, Fuentes DPR

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ABSTRACT

Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, manifesting as extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We report the case of a 20-year-old male patient with tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis, diagnosed through imaging studies, laboratory tests, and biopsy. This led to the additional diagnosis of an underlying HIV infection. This case highlights the initial diagnostic challenge posed by extrapulmonary tuberculosis, emphasizing the importance of thorough knowledge of rare pathologies affecting the head and neck, the use of diverse diagnostic methods to ensure proper treatment, and the critical role of multidisciplinary management across related specialties.

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