Turban epiglottis is seen in: (A) Tuberculosis, (B) Leprosy, (C) Laryngeal papilloma, (D) Epiglottitis
Answer is A. Turban epiglottis is due to oedema and infiltration of the epiglottis and is caused by laryngeal tuberculosis. Lupus: a form of tuberculosis, on the other hand, eats away and destroys the epiglottis. Pseudoedema of the epiglottis is known as "turban epiglottis". Ref: PL Dhingra 7th edition of Ear, Nose and Throat; Pg no 331