Non-tuberculous mycobacteria are the most frequent cause of mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis in children, Although uncommon, the incidence in recent years has shown a marked increase. Its early differentiation from tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis is essential as the treatment of choice is early surgical excision rather than antituberculous chemotherapy. Three such cases are reported with emphasis on the differential diagnosis and management.
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Univ Western Ontario, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, London, ON, CanadaUniv British Columbia, St Pauls Hosp, Div Otolaryngol, Sinus Ctr, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
Nabi, Shahin
Marglani, Osama A.
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Univ British Columbia, St Pauls Hosp, Div Otolaryngol, Sinus Ctr, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, CanadaUniv British Columbia, St Pauls Hosp, Div Otolaryngol, Sinus Ctr, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y6, Canada
Marglani, Osama A.
Javer, Amin R.
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