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KMID : 0361020210640070522
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2021 Volume.64 No. 7 p.522 ~ p.525
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A Case of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection on Branchial Cleft Cyst
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Go Yu-Jin
Park Sohl
Kim Han-Su
Jung Soo-Yeon
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Abstract
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is commonly found in the surrounding environmentand can cause opportunistic infection. Mainly, it causes lymph node infection in the cervicalarea, which is often known to occur in children. Recently, we have experienced a case ofNTM infection on a branchial cleft cyst in a 36-year old male. NTM was diagnosed by fineneedle aspiration and branchial cleft cyst was confirmed by postoperative pathologic findings.
We report this case with a review of literature.
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KEYWORD
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Adult, Branchial cleft cyst, Nontubeculous mycobacteria
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