Review of the Histopathologic Patterns of Superficial Lymph Node Diseases, in Lagos (1991-2004)

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dc.contributor.authorAnunobi, C C
dc.contributor.authorBanjo, A A F
dc.contributor.authorAbdulkareem, F B
dc.contributor.authorDaramola, A O
dc.contributor.authorAbudu, E K
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-16T16:17:52Z
dc.date.available2020-07-16T16:17:52Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractObjective: 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNiger Postgrad Med J . 2008 Dec;15(4):243-6.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/8611
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherNigerian Postgraduate Medical Journalen_US
dc.titleReview of the Histopathologic Patterns of Superficial Lymph Node Diseases, in Lagos (1991-2004)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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