Rare case of cystic anterior mediastinal tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient
- Resource Type
- article
- Authors
- Jessica Butler; Simone Barry
- Source
- Respirology Case Reports, Vol 10, Iss 7, Pp n/a-n/a (2022)
- Subject
- cystic
mass
mediastinal
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Diseases of the respiratory system
RC705-779
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2051-3380
Abstract We report a case of a 28‐year‐old immunocompetent woman found to have a mediastinal lesion on chest x‐ray performed as part of a visa renewal process. Computed tomographic imaging revealed a cystic superior anterior mediastinal mass. Although initially asymptomatic, the woman subsequently developed progressive chest discomfort. She underwent surgical resection of the mass. Histological assessment demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, while Gene Xpert™ testing was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and she was subsequently commenced on anti‐tuberculous therapy.