Primary Tuberculosis of Buccal and Labial Mucosa: Literature Review and a Rare Case Report of a Public Health Menace

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(a) The H and E photomicrograph (10x) shows caseous necrosis, epithelioid cells, and Langhan’s giant cells. (b) The H and E photomicrograph (40x) shows chronic inflammatory cells and Langhan’ giant cells. (c) The photomicrograph (Ziehl-Neelsen staining; 10x) shows acid-fast mycobacteria suggesting tuberculosis. (d) Chest X-ray revealing a normal picture.

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