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Cervical lymphadenopathy due to mycobacterial infection: a diagnostic protocol

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. P. Davis ,
P. R. Prinsley  and
P. J. Robinson
J. P. Davis*
Affiliation:
Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Barnet General Hospital.
P. R. Prinsley
Affiliation:
Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Barnet General Hospital.
P. J. Robinson
Affiliation:
Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Barnet General Hospital.
*
Mr J. P. Davis, E.N.T. Department, Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London NW3 2QG.
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Abstract

Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenopathy is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom; when cases do occur opportunities for early diagnosis and treatment may be missed. We have reviewed twenty-three cases of mycobacterial cervical lymphadenopathy presenting to an urban general hospital over a four-year period. We discuss the techniques available to aid a diagnosis of mycobacterial disease and suggest a protocol to allow efficient use of these techniques.

Keywords

Lymphadenitis, cervicalMycobacteriumtuberculosis
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 7 , July 1993 , pp. 614 - 617
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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