Spectrum Of Interesting Lesions In Lymph Node

Abstract

Background: The lymph nodes in our body can get involved by many types of diseases, drawing attention to a localized lesion or a systemic illness. The findings obtained on their examination may be crucial in both diagnosis and prognosis.

Aim: To analyze various lymph node diseases on microscopic examination and correlate with clinical findings and ancillary investigations, wherever available.

Materials and Methods: Over a 6-year period, 15 cases with enlarged lymph nodes were selected, of which 14 were histopathological specimens and one was a cytological sample.

Results: Based on our findings, we diagnosed infective conditions, benign diseases, primary tumours and metastatic tumours.

Conclusion: Lymph node enlargement has to be looked into diligently, as its pathological evaluation has application in a wide range of disease processes.