Granulomatous lymphadenopathy masquerading as pleomorphic adenoma: A clinical and diagnostic dilemma

Lymphadenopathy can masquerade as other pathological entities due to their proximity to many sites, thus clinical misjudgment can happen. Ours is such example where Granulomatous cervical lymphadenopathy is clinically thought of as Pleomorphic adenoma of Parotid gland. They need careful review, radi...

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Published in:MRIMS journal of health sciences 2014, Vol.2 (1), p.53-54
Main Authors: Babu, KRam, Vujhini, SudhirKumar, Prathima, Lohia, RamManohar, Kumar, KandukuriMahesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
fine needle aspiration cytology
granulomatous cervical lymphadenitis
lymphadenopathy
parotid
pleomorphic adenoma
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Summary:Lymphadenopathy can masquerade as other pathological entities due to their proximity to many sites, thus clinical misjudgment can happen. Ours is such example where Granulomatous cervical lymphadenopathy is clinically thought of as Pleomorphic adenoma of Parotid gland. They need careful review, radiological correlation before committing for final impression.
ISSN:2321-7006
2321-7294
DOI:10.4103/2321-7006.302614