Medical Forum Monthly. 2010; 21 (2): 21-25
en Inglés
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| ID: emr-97794
ABSTRACT
A total 238 lymph nod specimen were studied at various Hospitals of Lahore. The ages of these patients ranged from 2 years to 80 years. Maximum number of patients with lymphadenopathy [90 out of 238] 37.8% cases were in 10-19 years age group. Females [51.7%] presenting with lymph node enlargement were more affected than males [48.3%]. The commonest presenting complaint was fever [56.3%]. Cervical lymph nodes [80.3%] were the commonest site of involvement. On histopathological examination, seven morphological groups were highlighted; tuberculous lymphadenitis [42.5%], chronic nonspecific lymhadenitis [36.6%], viral lymphadenitis [3.4%] acute bacterial lymphadenitis [0.8%]. Fungal lymphadenitis [0.8%], Metastatic carcinoma [11.3%] and lymphomas [4.6%]
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Biopsia
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Distribución por Edad
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Linfadenitis
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Enfermedades Linfáticas
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Linfoma
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Anciano
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Med. Forum Mon.
Año:
2010
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