Description

Tuberculosis of the nasal sinus is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the nasal cavity and sinuses. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can lead to symptoms such as nasal obstruction, discharge, and facial pain.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis, such as pulmonary tuberculosis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants like 'tuberculosis nasal' may be heard but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of the nasal sinus after presenting with chronic nasal obstruction.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Tuberculosis del seno nasal tras presentar obstrucción nasal crónica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with pulmonary tuberculosis; mixing up with sinusitis; mispronouncing 'tuberculosis' as 'tuberculosus'