Primary tuberculosis of the vallecula and pyriform sinus: A case report and review of literature

Introduction: tuberculosis (tb) is a relatively prevalent infectious disease caused by a bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis. it primarily involves the lungs,but it can also affect other organs causing a variety of symptoms. case report: in this report,a rare case with primary involvement of pyriform sinus and vallecula due to tuberculosis in a 74-year-old woman who complained of odynophagia for 6 months,is reported. there were no clinical or radiological pulmonary findings. conclusion: the authors point out the epidemiological importance of tuberculosis and the need for more suspicion when dealing with uncommon lesions to make an early diagnosis.