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What is Turban epiglottis is seen in and explain in detail?
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