Objective: Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is a rare extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) and remains challenging to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms. This systematic review identifies clinical characteristics, diagnostic evaluation, and outcomes in cases of TOM.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search utilizing the PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases was conducted for relevant articles published between 2000 and 2021.