Clinical Analysis of 9 Cases with Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis in Children / 实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summary 9 cases of histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis(HNL) of children and discuss the diagnosis and therapy.Methods Reviewed clinical data and histological findings.Nine cases of HNL from 1999 to 2003 years.Results All patients had fever and swelling of lymph node on neck.They were diagnosed by lymph node excisional biopsy.Six cases were administrated of glucocorticoid and benefited significantly.Conclusions The etiological factor and pathogenesis is unknown,yet.The clinical situation is not characterful.The diagnosis is always established by histopathology. The effect of management using glucocorticoid is remarkable.A long course can probably decrease recurrence.