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Drug-resistant tuberculous mastoiditis in 2 children
I D Pavlopoulou1, M Theodoridou, G L Daikos
1First Department of Pediatrics, Aghia Sophia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|August 26, 2000
Summary
Drug-resistant tuberculous mastoiditis is rare in children. This report discusses two cases in immunocompetent Greek children, highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges of this uncommon middle ear infection.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) of the middle ear and mastoid is a rare clinical presentation, particularly in developed countries.
- The incidence has decreased due to effective TB control programs, making its resurgence in immunocompetent individuals noteworthy.
Observation:
- Two cases of drug-resistant tuberculous mastoiditis were observed in immunocompetent native Greek children.
- These cases presented diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, underscoring the need for heightened clinical suspicion.
Findings:
- The study details the clinical course, diagnostic workup, and management strategies for these two rare cases.
- Drug resistance in tuberculous mastoiditis complicates treatment, requiring tailored antimicrobial regimens and prolonged therapy.
Implications:
- These cases highlight the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of chronic or recurrent middle ear infections, even in immunocompetent children.
- Effective management requires early diagnosis, appropriate drug susceptibility testing, and individualized treatment plans to overcome drug resistance and improve outcomes.