Non tuberculous mycobacteria infection of the parotid region: two familiar cases.
Auris Nasus Larynx
; 34(4): 577-9, 2007 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-17919868
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
We review two cases of non tuberculous mycobacteria infections of the parotid region in members of the same family. The parotid region represents a peculiar location for the disease and it is exceptional to discover cases in members of the same family.METHODS:
Two unusual case reports of non tuberculous mycobacteria infections in two members of the same family are presented. We discuss the diagnostic criteria and review pertinent recent literature. To our knowledge, these are the first English language reports of NTM infections in member of the same family.RESULTS:
We performed surgical exeresis of the lesions in parotid region together with the skin affected by the fistula; regular check-ups for 24 months after surgery.CONCLUSIONS:
Surgical exeresis of regional structures is the treatment for non tuberculous mycobacteria infections non responsive to antibiotic therapy.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Parotidite
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Mycobacterium scrofulaceum
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Família
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Mycobacterium kansasii
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Região Parotídea
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Infecções por Mycobacterium não Tuberculosas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Auris Nasus Larynx
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Itália