Endobronchial Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infection Presenting in a Healthy Child
Kavookjian H, Jones JW, Shah S, Escobar H, Swanson D, Nicklaus P
The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology · 2018-07
Abstract
Objectives To describe a safe and effective treatment for endobronchial Mycobacterium avium complex. Methods Case report and literature review. Results We present a case of endobronchial M. avium complex in a healthy child treated with serial carbon-dioxide laser excisions and antibiotic triple therapy using azithromycin, rifampin, and ethambutol. No current guideline for the treatment of these lesions in the pediatric population exists. Conclusions In patients with airway impingement, serial endoscopic surgical resection combined with antibiotics can provide safe and effective management.
MeSH terms
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
- Humans
- Mycobacterium avium Complex
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection
- Bronchitis
- Antitubercular Agents
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Bronchoscopy
- Microsurgery
- Child, Preschool
- Male
- Laser Therapy