Description

Tuberculous pansinusitis is a rare condition characterized by the inflammation of all the sinus cavities due to infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This condition can lead to significant complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with non-tuberculous sinusitis, which is more common. It's important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants such as 'sinusitis tuberculosa' may be heard, but 'pansinusitis tuberculosa' is the preferred clinical term.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous pansinusitis after presenting with severe sinus pain and nasal obstruction.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con pansinusitis tuberculosa después de presentar un dolor severo en los senos paranasales y obstrucción nasal.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'sinusitis' or 'pansinusitis'; mixing up with 'tuberculosis' without specifying the sinus involvement; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa' as 'tuberculoso'.