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Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis, or scrofula, presents variably and challenges diagnosis. Excisional biopsy with histologic examination is the most reliable diagnostic method for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Mycobacterial infection commonly manifests as cervical lymphadenitis in otolaryngologic practice.
  • Mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis, also known as scrofula, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its mimicry of other conditions and unreliable clinical/laboratory findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic reliability of various methods for mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis (scrofula).
  • To highlight the clinical presentation variability and emphasize the importance of histologic diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 25 cases of scrofula treated between 1973 and 1986.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, chest X-ray findings, and histopathologic results from excisional biopsies.

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Main Results:

  • Five patients (20%) had positive chest X-ray findings.
  • Histologic examination of excisional biopsy specimens yielded 100% positive results for scrofula.
  • Clinical presentation of scrofula demonstrated marked variability.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical excisional biopsy is the most reliable method for diagnosing mycobacterial cervical lymphadenitis (scrofula).
  • Awareness of the diverse clinical presentations is crucial for timely diagnosis and management of scrofula.