Description

Tuberculosis of the sinus is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis characterized by the involvement of the sinus cavities. Diagnosis is confirmed through bacteriological or histological examination, which is essential for appropriate treatment planning.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is used in formal medical contexts and should avoid colloquial variants. It is important to maintain a clinical register and ensure clarity when discussing diagnostic procedures. Common variants may include 'tuberculosis sinusal' or 'tuberculosis del seno', but these should be avoided in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of sinus, with bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de seno, con confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'sinus' with 'seno' in different contexts; mispronouncing 'tuberculosis'; mixing up with other forms of tuberculosis.