Immune thrombocytopenia associated with lymph node tuberculosis: a case report [PDF]
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2023 Extrapulmonary tuberculosis associated with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is extremely rare. A likely association between ITP and pulmonary and lymph node tuberculosis was reported in a 29-year-old male patient.
Juliano Córdova Vargas +7 more
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Peripheral lymph node tuberculosis: epidemiological characteristics
Туберкулез и болезни лёгких, 2018 Peripheral lymph node tuberculosis is one of the most frequent extrapulmonary localizations.The objective of the study: to define the place of peripheral lymph node tuberculosis in the structure of extrapulmonary tuberculosis incidence in the neighboring
E. V. Kulchаvenya +3 more
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Primary mediastinal lymph node tuberculosis diagnosed using endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration: Literature review and case report [PDF]
Radiology Case Reports, 2022 Tuberculosis bacilli can enter the human body through the respiratory system, digestive system, or skin and mucous membranes, with the respiratory tract representing the primary point of entry.
Cung-Van Cong, MD, PhD +3 more
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Diagnostic value of tuberculosis-specific antigens ESAT-6 and CFP10 in lymph node tuberculosis [PDF]
HeliyonObjective: To assess the diagnostic value of immunohistochemical (IHC) staining for detecting the tuberculosis-secreted antigens ESAT-6 and CFP10 in lymph node tuberculosis.
Xueqian Chen +6 more
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Disseminated lymph node tuberculosis after splenectomy: an unusual case report in an adolescent [PDF]
BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021 Background Splenectomized patients are at an increased risk for overwhelming post-splenectomy infections typically with encapsulated bacteria. The clinical association between splenectomy and lymph-node tuberculosis is unclear.
Moxin Cheng, Yu Chen
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Retroperitoneal lymph node tuberculosis complicated by intestinal obstruction: a case report [PDF]
Journal of International Medical ResearchThe widespread occurrence and severity of tuberculosis make it a major global health concern. Abdominal issues often affect the intestine, peritoneum, and lymph nodes, with retroperitoneal involvement being rare.
Fulong Zhang, Jing Xu, Yuandong Zhu
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Tuberculosis of the cystic duct lymph node [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2004 Tuberculosis of the cystic duct lymph node associated with cholelithiasis is rare. We report a case of a 40 year-old woman with this pathology. She presented with anorexia, biliary colic, postprandial fullness and fever.
Valdinaldo Aragão de Melo +4 more
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Factors predicting outcome in cervical lymph node tuberculosis: insights from a Tunisian case series [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] [PDF]
F1000ResearchBackground Tuberculosis remains a significant public health issue in Tunisia. This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of cervical lymph node tuberculosis and identify factors influencing outcomes ...
Houda Chahed +5 more
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Pathological subtypes and sampling strategies determine diagnostic sensitivity in cervical lymph node tuberculosis: a retrospective study [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyObjectiveTo investigate how pathological types and sampling methods affect positivity rates of five diagnostic techniques in cervical lymph node tuberculosis.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed 198 surgically confirmed cervical lymph node tuberculosis ...
Xiaoyu Liu +5 more
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Melioidosis presenting with mediastinal lymphadenopathy masquerading as malignancy: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2012 Introduction Melioidosis, endemic in Thailand and in the Northern Territory of Australia is an emerging infectious disease in India which can present with varied forms.
Saravu Kavitha +6 more
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