Description

Tuberculosis of the pharynx is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis characterized by the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the pharyngeal tissue. Diagnosis is confirmed through bacteriological or histological examination, which identifies the bacteria or its components in tissue samples.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in formal clinical settings, and it is important to maintain a professional tone. Variants such as 'tuberculosis faríngea' may be heard colloquially, but it is recommended to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'tuberculosis pulmonar'; mispronouncing 'faringe'; using informal language in clinical contexts.