Description

Tuberculosis of adenoids is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that primarily affects the adenoid tissue located in the nasopharynx. This condition can lead to symptoms such as nasal obstruction, chronic rhinitis, and otitis media due to the enlargement of the adenoids caused by the infection.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to this condition using more general terms like 'tuberculosis en la garganta' or 'tuberculosis de las amígdalas', which are colloquial and not clinically precise. It is important to stick to the glossary term 'tuberculosis de adenoides' in formal contexts to maintain clarity and accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The doctor diagnosed the patient with tuberculosis of adenoids after examining the symptoms.

ES: El médico diagnosticó al paciente con tuberculosis de adenoides tras examinar los síntomas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'adenoids' with 'amígdalas'; misinterpreting the term as a more common respiratory infection; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.