Mediastina Tuberculosis mass in a three-month-old boy.

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.