Endobronchial atypical mycobacteria in an immunocompetent child

Endobronchial granulomas in children are mainly caused by mycobacterial infections. In addition to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, other organisms such as nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have emerged. These organisms cause a broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases. An isolated endobronchial NTM infection...

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Published in:Pediatric pulmonology 2010-05, Vol.45 (5), p.511-513
Main Authors: del Rio Camacho, G., Soriano Guillén, L., Flandes Aldeyturriaga, J., Hernández García, B., Bernácer Borja, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bronchial Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Bronchial Diseases - microbiology
Bronchial Diseases - surgery
Bronchoscopy
endobronchial granuloma
Granuloma - diagnostic imaging
Granuloma - microbiology
Granuloma - surgery
Humans
Immunocompetence
Infant
Male
Mycobacterium avium
Mycobacterium avium Complex - isolation & purification
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - diagnosis
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - diagnostic imaging
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous - surgery
nontuberculous micobacteria
Radiography
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Summary:Endobronchial granulomas in children are mainly caused by mycobacterial infections. In addition to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, other organisms such as nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have emerged. These organisms cause a broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases. An isolated endobronchial NTM infection in a child is reported. After bronchoscopic removal, a decision not to add drug treatment was made, with satisfactory results. Treatment options are not well established in children and remain a source of controversy. Different options are discussed. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2010; 45:511–513. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:8755-6863
1099-0496
DOI:10.1002/ppul.21194