title: [Non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis].
abstract: Twenty-two children (1-12 years old) with cervical lymphadenitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are described. Skin tests revealed the causative agent in 20 out of 22 cases. Mycobacterium avium was cultured in 12 cases, 7 cultures remained negative. Treatment should consist of primary excision of the infected lymph node. If this is impossible puncture, incision, drainage and curettage should be applied. Antituberculous drugs should only be prescribed in case of systemic NTM infection or prolonged ulceration.
authors.affiliation: Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis, Universiteitskliniek voor kinderen en jeugdigen, afd. Kinderlongziekten en kinderchirurgie, Utrecht.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van der Laag
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pronk
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Pull ter Gunne
authors.forename: N M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Bax
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008199:Lymphadenitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000175:diagnosis; D015270:Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare Infection / Q000175:diagnosis; D014374:Tuberculin Test
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents
vernacular_title: Niet-tuberculeuze mycobacteriële lymphadenitis.