A case of a 55 years old lady with tuberculosis of the tongue is reported. Patient presented with non-healing ulcer in dorsum of the tongue for one year. Initial biopsy and histopathological examination revealed non-specific inflammation. After surgery, biopsy report proved primary tuberculosis of tongue. Anti-tubercular therapy for nine months showed uneventful recovery of the patient.
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