Journal article
Nontuberculous mycobacterial mastoiditis: A case report and literature review
Otolaryngology case reports, v 30, 100569
01 Mar 2024
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Abstract
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in nature and most commonly cause pulmonary infections and cervicofacial lymphadenitis in children. Here we report a rare case of NTM mastoiditis in a 3-year-old immunocompetent patient who presented with left mucoid otorrhea refractory to two months of ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone drops. The patient underwent left cortical mastoidectomy and treatment with 7 months of triple antibiotic therapy. Infection remained localized to the middle ear with signs of resolution. Early bacterial culture with acid-fast bacilli staining should be considered in immunocompetent patients presenting with refractory otorrhea.
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- Title
- Nontuberculous mycobacterial mastoiditis: A case report and literature review
- Creators
- Leona J. Tu (Corresponding Author) - Drexel UniversityDanielle Reny Larrow - Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryMichael S. Cohen - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Publication Details
- Otolaryngology case reports, v 30, 100569
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Number of pages
- 3
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001135134500001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85179484807
- Other Identifier
- 991022202507304721
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- Otorhinolaryngology