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Clinical periodontal diagnosis
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi +5 more
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The role of the host—Neutrophil biology
Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple +4 more
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Multiple surgical radical treatment in axillary lymph nodes: A case report
European Journal of Inflammation, 2019 Lymph node tuberculosis is a common clinical bacterial infectious disease. Regional lymph node tuberculosis is often difficult to cure by surgically radical resection. In addition, its recurrence rate is higher, and it can easily cause lymphatic leakage.
Xiang Gao +7 more
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Disseminated lymph node tuberculosis after splenectomy: an unusual case report in an adolescent
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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Lymph nodes—The neglected battlefield in tuberculosis
PLOS Pathogens, 2020 Lymph nodes, particularly thoracic lymph nodes, are among the most common sites of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB). However, Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection in these organs is understudied. Aside from being sites of initiation of the adaptive immune system, lymph nodes also serve as niches of Mtb growth and persistence.
Sharie Keanne C. Ganchua +3 more
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Concentration of lymph node aspirate improves the sensitivity of acid fast smear microscopy for the diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis in Jimma, southwest Ethiopia. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLN) is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The cytomorphological features of lymph node smears have reduced specificity for the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Mulualem Tadesse +7 more
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Histomorphological patterns of lesions in lymph node biopsies
Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2021 Introduction: Lymph node biopsies are routinely performed for the evaluation of lymphadenopathies. Tuberculosis and other infections are the major causes of lymphadenopathy in developing countries.
Sidra Bibi, Kainaat Ali, Aasiya Niazi
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Tuberculosis and metastatic carcinoma coexistence in axillary lymph node: A case report
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2003 Background Coexistence of cancer and tuberculosis in axillary lymph nodes is rare. Only seven cases have been reported in the literature. Case Report We report here a case of infiltrating ductal carcinoma breast metastasizing to the axillary lymph node ...
K Chandramohan +3 more
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Tuberculous lymph node calcification detected on routine panoramic radiography: An unusual case
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 2014 Tuberculosis is one of the oldest and the most fatal diseases in the world. Cervical lymph node calcifications caused by tuberculosis are usually asymptomatic and may be found on a routine panoramic survey.
Kaan Gunduz +2 more
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BMC Gastroenterology, 2020 Background Left-sided portal hypertension (LSPH) is an extremely rare clinical syndrome, and it is the only form of curable portal hypertension. It is primarily caused by pancreatic disease, and is associated with complications that cause spleen vein ...
Dajun Yu +5 more
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