From Triumph to Trial: A Case Study of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium After Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) Correction in an Immunocompetent Child

, a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), presents diagnostic challenges due to its resemblance to and other NTMs. While NTM infections and tuberculosis share clinical and radiological features, their management strategies differ. Accurate differentiation is pivotal, as misdiagnosing NTM...

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Veröffentlicht in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62207
Hauptverfasser: Khan, Salman, Ali, Yamna, Baig, Khalid Saifullah, Hussain, Ujala, Ali, Ziad
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Zusammenfassung:, a slow-growing non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM), presents diagnostic challenges due to its resemblance to and other NTMs. While NTM infections and tuberculosis share clinical and radiological features, their management strategies differ. Accurate differentiation is pivotal, as misdiagnosing NTM infections such as MDR-TB can lead to ineffective treatments. A case involving an 11-year-old female with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and a pulmonary infection underscores the importance of precise diagnosis. Enhancing diagnostic methods is imperative to prevent mismanagement of NTM infections and ensure appropriate care.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62207