Case ReportInternational Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Publication: Coexistence of carcinoma cheek with tuberculosis: a rarity
Int J Res Med Sci. 2015;3(3):780-782.DOI10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20150349
Abstract
Coexistence of tuberculosis and cheek malignancy is a rare phenomenon and it has never been reported to the best of our knowledge. Here, we present a case of carcinoma cheek with tuberculosis in a 50 year old male patient who was successfully managed by multimodality approach by combining anti-tubercular therapy with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, King George Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Intern, Saraswati Dental College and Associated Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh