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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis mimicking malignancy on MRI: A rare clinical entity in an immunocompetent adult.

Mohamed Bouallou, Issam Berrajaa, Achraf Amine Sbai, Drissia Benfadil, Azeddine Lachkar

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Mohamed BouallouFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
Issam BerrajaaFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
Achraf Amine SbaiFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
Drissia BenfadilFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.
Azeddine LachkarFaculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mohammed First University, Oujda 60000, Morocco.

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Abstract

Nasopharyngeal tuberculosis (NPTB) represents an uncommon manifestation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and may closely simulate malignant disease on magnetic resonance imaging, particularly when it exhibits aggressive features. Its rarity and nonspecific clinical presentation often lead to a significant diagnostic challenge. We report the case of a 41-year-old immunocompetent woman presenting with chronic right-sided headaches and hearing loss, in whom MRI revealed a large infiltrative mass arising from the right posterolateral wall of the nasopharynx with extension to adjacent deep spaces, raising strong suspicion of malignancy. Histopathological examination of biopsy specimens demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation with central caseous necrosis, and PCR testing confirmed infection with

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Extrapulmonary tuberculosisMagnetic resonance imagingMalignancyNasopharyngeal massNasopharyngeal tuberculosis

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