Tuberculous parotid abscess is a rare condition and is uncommon. We describe tuberculous abscess of right parotid gland of a 2.5-year-old female child. Diagnosis was confirmed by fine needle aspiration (FNAC) of the lesion that showed presence of acid fast bacilli (AFB). The patient is currently on anti-tuberculous treatment and is progressing satisfactorily. (C) 2015 Indian Journal of Medical Specialities. Published by Elsevier, a division of Reed Elsevier India, Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
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