Current challenges in pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infection: a case series with literature review

Metersky, Mark L.; Fraulino, David; Monday, Lea; Chopra, Teena

doi:10.1080/00325481.2024.2401766

Postgraduate Medicine

2024

DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2024.2401766

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Current challenges in pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infection: a case series with literature review

Mark L. Metersky,

David Fraulino,

Lea Monday

et al.

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Facial cutaneous tuberculosis infected by non-tuberculous mycobacteria

Zhang,

Wang,

Liu

2024

BMC Infect Dis

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Background Cutaneous infections caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are extremely rare, particularly when they are localized to the facial area. This condition presents significant diagnostic challenges due to its unusual presentation and the need for precise microbiological identification. Case Presentation A two-year-old male patient presented with a progressively enlarging reddish-brown mass on the left side of his face. Despite the absence of systemic symptoms, the lesion’s growth warranted investigation due to its growth. Ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic mass in the dermis, indicating an underlying abscess. The subsequent aspiration resulted in pale yellow pus, which upon testing and culture, confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium avium complex infection, a species of NTM. This case exemplifies the synergy between imaging modalities and microbiological analysis, highlighting the crucial role of both in achieving favorable clinical outcomes in patients with suspected cutaneous NTM infections. Ultrasound can expedite diagnosis, improve treatment planning, and enhance patient care by enabling targeted interventions and monitoring response to therapy in these scenarios. However, it is the combination of pathogen-specific diagnostics that ensures accurate etiological attribution and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship. Conclusion Although rare, facial cutaneous infections caused by NTM still deserve thorough investigation to determine the exact cause. Ultrasound is used to identify cutaneous lesions, measure their extent, and guide surgical procedures. The ultimate diagnosis is based on microbiological confirmation.

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Facial cutaneous tuberculosis infected by non-tuberculous mycobacteria

Zhang,

Wang,

Liu

2024

BMC Infect Dis

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Current challenges in pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infection: a case series with literature review

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