Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-1982
Abstract
Atypical mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis is predominantly a disease of childhood, presenting with lesions high in the neck. The incidence of this disease is apparently on the increase. There is rarely concurrent pulmonary involvement. Although management is controversial, the case reported demonstrates an instance in which surgery was combined with chemotherapy. Coincidently, surgery provides the best opportunity for definitive bacteriologic identification. Diagnosis should be based on histologic studies combined with tuberculin skin testing, bacteriologic identification, and cultures from the affected glands. Although it is uncommon, tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis should definitely be entertained in the differential diagnosis of neck masses, especially in young children.
Volume
40
Issue
8
First Page
522
Last Page
524
ISSN
0278-2391
Published In/Presented At
Popowich, L., & Heydt, S. (1982). Tuberculous cervical lymphadenitis. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 40(8), 522–524. https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2391(82)90017-9
Disciplines
Dentistry | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6953215
Department(s)
Department of Dental Medicine
Document Type
Article