Tuberculosis Cervical Adenitis: Management Dilemmas

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2016 Oct;35(10):1154-6. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001251.

Abstract

Peripheral lymphadenopathy (scrofula) is the second most common site for childhood tuberculosis. Paradoxical reactions are commonly seen even in immunocompetent children after therapy is initiated, and this can lead to draining sinus tracts. We describe a multimodal therapeutic option of antituberculosis therapy, corticosteroids and therapeutic ultrasound-guided nodal aspiration in an adolescent with massive cervical adenopathy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck / pathology
  • Tuberculosis, Lymph Node*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Antitubercular Agents