Histopathological Study of Lymph Node Biopsy at a Tertiary Care Center

ABSTRACT

Lymphadenopathy is a common symptom seen in outpatient department. Knowledge about spectrum of illnesses is helpful for the clinician. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted upon 96 patients. History of patients including age, clinical features, provisional diagnosis and findings of histopathology were noted. Results: The most common age group was 40-49 years (22.9%). 62.5% were males and 37.5% were females Cervical lymph nodes were most commonly involved. 49% specimen showed tubercular changes, 29.2% chronic nonspecific lymphadenitis, 7.3% Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 6.3% Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and 9.4% metastatic lesions. Conclusion: that lymph node biopsy is useful in arriving at accurate diagnosis.