Diagnosis of lymphadenopathy based on a case report
Journal Title: Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu - Year 2010, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
A women aged 80 was admitted to the Department of Internal Medicine in order to perform the diagnostics of enlarged lymph nodes. Diagnostic examinations covered chest X-ray, cervical and abdominal ultrasonography, spiral computed tomography of the abdomen and chest, which showed generalized lymphadenopathy. After histologic examination of the resected supraclavicular lymph nodes a diagnosis of Mantle cell lymphoma was made. Based on this case, possible diagnostic measures in lymphadenopathy are discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Andrzej Prystupa, Bogusław Makaruk, Michał Miszczak, Mariusz Jojczuk, Ewa Kurys-Denis, Barbara Jodłowska-Jędrych, Witold Krupski, Jerzy Mosiewicz
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