| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8806127 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with a high clinical suspicion for NTM cervicofacial lymphadenitis, a positive PPD-S skin is indicative for the diagnosis of NTM cervicofacial lymphadenitis. Either PCR or culture is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Interferon-γ release assays with purified protein derivative stimulation appear to provide good sensitivity and specificity as a non-invasive pre-operative test, but the evidence is weak. More studies of high methodological quality are needed to validate the results of this systematic review.
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Authors
S.H. Willemse, M.A.E.M. Oomens, J. De Lange, L.H.E. Karssemakers,