Medical therapy
Rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide (RIPE therapy) given daily x 2 months
Followed by rifampicin and isoniazid (given either daily or three times weekly) x 4 months
Surgical excision may be performed if medical therapy fails
Do not I&D, can result in permanent sinuses and prolonged drainage
Rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide (RIPE therapy) given daily x 2 months
Followed by rifampicin and isoniazid (given either daily or three times weekly) x 4 months
Tuberculous lymphadenitis
Reactive adenitis
Tuberculosis
Bacterial lymphadenitis
Cryptococcosis
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Cellulitis
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma