In this article, we report two cases of progressive transformation of germinal centers in the neck.
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Objective & Hypothesis:Enlarged lymph node in the head and neck region is a common reason for referral to ear nose throat specialists.
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Key Findings & Data:In the differential diagnosis of chronic lymphadenopathies, infection, lymphoproliferative disorders and progressive transformation of germinal centers should be considered.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this article, we report two cases of progressive transformation of germinal centers in the neck.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Domain Parameters
Abstract
Enlarged lymph node in the head and neck region is a common reason for referral to ear nose throat specialists. In the differential diagnosis of chronic lymphadenopathies, infection, lymphoproliferative disorders and progressive transformation of germinal centers should be considered. In this article, we report two cases of progressive transformation of germinal centers in the neck.
Özet
Baş ve boyun bölgesindeki büyümüş lenf nodu kulak burun boğaz hastalıkları uzmanlarına başvurunun yaygın bir nedenidir. Kronik lenfadenopatilerin ayırıcı tanısında enfeksiyon, lenfoproliferatif hastalıklar ve germinal merkezlerin progresif transformasyonun düşünülmesi gerekir. Bu makalede boyunda germinal merkezlerin progresif transformasyonu olan iki olgu sunuldu.
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İKİNCİOĞULLARI, A., KÖSEOĞLU, S., ÇETİN, M. A., PALALI, M., ENSARİ, S., KAYAÇETİN, S., KULAÇOĞLU, S., DERE, H. (2013). Cervical lymphadenopathy: Progressive transformation of germinal centers. Kulak Burun Boğaz İhtisas Dergisi, Cilt: 23 - Sayı: 5, 307–311. https://ajindex.com/articles/342571
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