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Murine Superficial Lymph Node Surgery
Published on: May 21, 2012
Review of the histopathologic patterns of superficial lymph node diseases, in Lagos (1991-2004)
C C Anunobi1, A A F Banjo, F B Abdulkareem
1Department of Morbid Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, P.M.B. 12003, Lagos, Nigeria.
Objective:
This is a 14-year retrospective histopathologic study of 720 lymph node biopsies. The aim is to document the causes of lymphadenopathy, the age and sex distribution in Lagos.
Materials And Methods:
The materials consisted of slides and paraffin embedded blocks of all lymph node biopsy specimens received from within and outside Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos.
Results:
A total of 720 biopsies from 276 males and 444 females were analysed. Chronic non specific lymphadenitis 245 (34%), tuberculosis 125 (17.4%), metastatic lymph node lesions 242 (33.6%), and lymphomas 102(14.2%) were the common causes of lymph node enlargement. The commonest lymph node group affected was the cervical 283 (39.3%).
Conclusion:
Malignancy (47.8%) is the most common cause of superficial lymphadenopathy in Lagos metropolis. The age, sex and site prevalence agree with reports from other parts of Nigeria and Africa with minimal variations.
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