Tuberculosis – commonest Cause of Lymphadenopathy in developing Countries

Tuberculosis – commonest Cause of Lymphadenopathy in developing Countries

Authors

  • M Iqbal
  • A T Bhutta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v8i1.1631

Keywords:

Tuberculous lymphadenopathy, non-specific lymphatic hyperplasia, lymphoma

Abstract

A three years retrospective study form 1st January 1999 to 31st December 2001 was undertaken to evaluate the incidence of tuberculous lymphadenopathy. A total number of 164 patients were studied. Tuberculosis remained the commonest being (52%) and rest had reactive hyperplasia (38%), primary neoplasm (5%) and metastatic lymph nodes (4%). Two patients had sinus histiocytosis. Age ranged between 6-65 yeas with mean of 32years. Cervical group was the most common (71%) submitted for histopathological examination. Lymphadenopathy commonly involved the female population (61%).

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08/25/2017

How to Cite

Iqbal, M., & Bhutta, A. T. (2017). Tuberculosis – commonest Cause of Lymphadenopathy in developing Countries. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v8i1.1631

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