Peripheral Lymph Node Excisional Biopsy: Yield, Relevance, and Outcomes in a Remote Surgical Setup
Joint Authors
Shrestha, Ashish Lal
Shrestha, Pradita
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To study the patient profile for symptomatic peripheral lymphadenopathy in terms of histopathological findings and demography and evaluate the yield, relevance, and outcomes of peripheral lymph node biopsy (PLNB) as a diagnostic step in a remote setup in the absence of less invasive options like fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) or ultrasonogram- (USG-) guided FNAC.
Methods.
A retrospective review of patients undergoing PLNB between 1 May 2011 and 30 April 2013 was done.
Demographics, histopathological reports, and outcomes were studied.
Results.
Of 132 patients, 51 (38.63%) were male and 81 (61.36%) were female.
There were 48 (36.3%) patients in the age group less than 16 years, and 84 (63.6%) were beyond 16 years.
The commonest site of biopsy was the neck in 114 (86.36%) patients.
The histopathological diagnosis was tuberculosis (TB) in 60 (45.45%) patients, reactive lymphadenitis in 29 (21.9%), nonspecific granuloma in 18 (13.6%), lymphoma in 7 (5.3%), acute lymphadenitis in 7 (5.3%), metastatic secondary in 3 (2.2%), and other benign causes in 8 (6.06%).
Conclusions.
PLNB is a procedure with good diagnostic yield in evaluation of peripheral lymphadenopathy.
Its relevance is appreciable in a remote setup where less invasive options are unavailable.
Its simplicity and lack of mortality/significant morbidity make it a valid option in rural surgical practice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal& Shrestha, Pradita. 2018. Peripheral Lymph Node Excisional Biopsy: Yield, Relevance, and Outcomes in a Remote Surgical Setup. Surgery Research and Practice،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214819
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal& Shrestha, Pradita. Peripheral Lymph Node Excisional Biopsy: Yield, Relevance, and Outcomes in a Remote Surgical Setup. Surgery Research and Practice No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214819
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shrestha, Ashish Lal& Shrestha, Pradita. Peripheral Lymph Node Excisional Biopsy: Yield, Relevance, and Outcomes in a Remote Surgical Setup. Surgery Research and Practice. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1214819
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1214819