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American Journal of Advanced Medical & Surgical Research

Volume 2, Issue 1, 2016
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American Journal of Advanced Medical & Surgical Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), XXXX-XXXX (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
DISTRIBUTION AND VARIOUS CAUSES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF CERVICAL LYMPH NODES
Author
Gokulkrishnan, Panikulam John Vincent, Marar Krishnakumar*
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drkkmarar@rediffmail.com
keyword
Lymph node, Lymphadenitis, Fine needle aspiration cytology, Biopsy, Tuberculosis.
Abstract
Lymphadenopathy is a clinical manifestation of regional or systemic disease. The site of localized or regional adenopathy may provide a useful clue about the cause. Cervical lymphadenopathy (CL) is a fairly common clinical presentation. A retrospective study was undertaken to know the distribution of CL in different age groups, sex as well as the various causes for its presence. Total 89 patients (51 males and 38 females) of mean age 45.3 ± 17.14 (19-83 years), who underwent fine needle aspiration cytology or biopsy of cervical lymph nodes were included. The prevalence of tuberculosis lymphadenitis (TL) was 43.8 % and found most common among 30-40 age group. The non-tuberculosis lymphadenitis due to lymphoma and metastasis were commonest among 50-60 age groups, whereas nonspecific lymphadenitis was most common in 20-30 age groups. Females were more commonly affected with TL and non-specific lymphadenitis, where as males were significantly affected with lymphoma and metastasis. The results of the study concluded that a strong statistical significance found in the prevalence of CL between the genders (P = 0.015). The knowledge about the distribution of CL with respect to the gender and age will help the clinicians to decide an early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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