Description

Tuberculosis of the nasopharynx is a rare form of tuberculosis that affects the nasopharyngeal region. Diagnosis typically requires bacteriological or histological confirmation to establish the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may not be commonly used in everyday conversations, so maintaining a formal register is essential. Variants like 'tuberculosis nasofaríngea' may be heard, but it is best to stick to the canonical term in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

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

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

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with other forms of tuberculosis; mispronouncing 'nasofaringe'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.