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Tuberculous Laryngitis
Definition 1
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis involving the larynx. Signs and symptoms include hoarseness, cough, and odynophagia. The condition is rare. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Tuberculosis involving the larynx, producing ulceration of the vocal cords and laryngeal mucosa. It is commonly attended by hoarseness, cough, pain on swallowing, and hemoptysis. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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