CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY DUE TO MYCOBACTERIAL INFECTION - A DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL

被引:2
作者
DAVIS, JP
PRINSLEY, PR
ROBINSON, PJ
机构
[1] Department of E.N.T. Surgery, Barnet General Hospital, E.N.T. Department, Royal Free Hospital, London, NW3 2QG, Pond Street
关键词
LYMPHADENITIS; CERVICAL; MYCOBACTERIUM-TUBERCULOSIS;
D O I
10.1017/S0022215100123862
中图分类号
R76 [耳鼻咽喉科学];
学科分类号
100213 ;
摘要
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.
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页码:614 / 617
页数:4
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