Nasal Fish Tank Granuloma: An Uncommon Cause for Epistaxis
2011
Nasal Fish Tank Granuloma: An Uncommon Cause for Epistaxis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Ho Wan-Ling, Wen-Yu Chuang, An-Jing Kuo, Kai-Chieh Chan
Primary Institution: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conclusion
The granulomatous lesion caused by Mycobacterium marinum infection regressed completely with doxycycline treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Histopathology revealed granulomatous inflammation with acid-fast bacilli.
- Cultures showed non-tuberculous Mycobacterium that changed color with light exposure.
- PCR confirmed the diagnosis of Mycobacterium marinum infection.
Takeaway
A man got a rare infection from a fish tank that made his nose bleed, but it got better after taking medicine for three months.
Methodology
The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathology, culture, and PCR analysis.
Participant Demographics
An immunocompetent 28-year-old male aquarium store employee.
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