Title:
Mediastinal mass in an tuberculosis-exposed 2-year old child with neurofibromatosis type 1 – TB or not TB?
Author(s):
Krüger, Renate; Potratz, Cornelia; Hernáiz-Driever, Pablo; Lala, Birgit; Feiterna-Sperling, Cornelia
Year of publication:
2021
Available Date:
2021-10-12T11:14:14Z
Abstract:
A toddler with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) was evaluated for tuberculosis (TB) after exposure. Chest X-ray (CXR) revealed a mediastinal mass indicating lymphadenopathy. However, magnetic resonance imaging showed a large plexiform thoracic neurofibroma. CXR performed for TB screening in NF1 patients cannot clearly differentiate lymphadenopathy from thoracic plexiform neurofibroma. Cross sectional imaging is therefore indicated for classification of mediastinal masses.
Part of Identifier:
ISSN (print): 2213-0071
Keywords:
Neurofibromatosis
Tuberculosis
Mediastinal mass
Children
DDC-Classification:
610 Medizin und Gesundheit
Publication Type:
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
DOI of the Original Publication:
PubMed ID of the Original Publication:
Journaltitle:
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Department/institution:
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
