Korean J Cytopathol.
1994 Jun;5(1):23-27.
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Subacute Necrotizing Lymphadenitis: Three Cases Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Departments of Pathology, Ewha Woman's University Hospital, Korea.
- 2Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat, Ewha Woman's University Hospital, Korea.
Abstract
- Three cases of subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis diagnosed by fine needle aspiration(FNA) of enlarged lymph nodes are reported. The FNA smears contained randomly activated lymphoid cells, necrotic debris and histiocytes. The same patterns were found in subsequently examined excised lymph nodes from these cases. The differential diagnosis of this entity is discussed and the value of preparing FNA cell blocks and accompanying AFB stain with culture is emphasized.