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  • Title: Mediastina Tuberculosis mass in a three-month-old boy.
    Author: Boussetta K, Tinsa F, Ghaffari H, Brini I, Aloui N, Jaubert F, Bousnina S.
    Journal: Tunis Med; 2010 Aug; 88(8):602-4. PubMed ID: 20711969.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Mediastinal mass of tuberculous origin is exceedingly rare in infant. AIM: to report an exceedingly rare case of mediastinal mass of tuberculous origin. CASE REPORT: We report a three-month-old boy who presented a one month history of wheezing and persistent pneumopathy. Radiological investigations showed a large posterior mediastinal mass which infiltrates lungs. Thoracoscopic biopsy showed caseous necrosis with granuloma suggestive of tuberculosis. The outcome was favourable with antituberculous chemotherapy. CONCLUSION: Mediatinal mass of tuberculous origin should considered in differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses in children; be suggested in mediastinal mass in children.
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