THERAPEUTIC CLASS

Tuberculous Lymphadenitis

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Lymphadenitis is the most common extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis. It remains both diagnostic and therapeutic challenge because it mimics other pathologic processes and yields inconsistent physical and laboratory findings. Diagnosis is difficult often requiring biopsy. A thorough history and physical examination, staining for acid-fast bacilli, fine-needle aspiration and PCR are helpful in obtaining an early diagnosis. It is also important to differentiate tuberculous from nontuberculous mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis because their treatment protocols vary.

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English

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LITERATURE

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Respiratory system
VECTRINE
Siran

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JAPI • august 2009 • VOL. 57:585

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