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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis

J E Wright1

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Early recognition of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis is key. Clinical diagnosis, confirmed by Mantoux testing or biopsy, guides surgical treatment for this pediatric condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Mycobacteriology

Background:

  • Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis, known by various names historically, is often unrecognized in early pediatric stages.
  • A 30-year review of pediatric surgical experience with this condition in Newcastle is presented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical features, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis in children.
  • To highlight the importance of early clinical recognition and appropriate diagnostic methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of a personal series of 67 pediatric patients treated between 1976 and 1994.
  • Clinical diagnosis supported by Mantoux skin testing (PPD and avian antigens).
  • Surgical treatment with histological confirmation and mycobacterial culture.

Main Results:

  • Cervical lymph node involvement was universal, predominantly in the pre-school age group (82%).
  • Surgical excision had a low recurrence rate (1/55); wound infections and temporary facial nerve paresis (50%) were noted.
  • Mycobacterial cultures were positive in only 29% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis is primarily clinical, requiring heightened awareness for early detection.
  • Confirmation can be achieved through Mantoux testing or fine needle aspiration biopsy.
  • Local lymph node excision is the recommended treatment, with subsequent histological examination and mycobacterial culture.

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