Endobronchial Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Infection Presenting in a Healthy Child. (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kavookjian, Hannah; Jones, Joel W.; Shah, Sweeti; Escobar, Hugo; Swanson, Douglas; Nicklaus, Pamela
• Is Part Of: Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology. Volume 127:Number 10(2018)
• Page Start: 726
• Page End: 730
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: non-tuberculosis mycobacterium -- atypical mycobacterium -- endobronchial -- pediatric airway -- laser microsurgery; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1177/0003489418784970
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4894

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.