Recurrent Cervical Lymphadenitis Responding to Antibiotics Turned Out to Be Lymphoma on Biopsy: A Case Report

Recurrent cervical lymphadenitis is a common clinical presentation often managed with empiric antibiotic therapy. However, despite antibiotic treatment, persistent lymphadenopathy warrants consideration of alternative etiologies, including malignancy. We present the case of a 71-year-old female with...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62864
Main Authors: Sharma, Indrika, Gharde, Pankaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Biopsy
Case reports
Clinical outcomes
Etiology
General anesthesia
General Surgery
Histopathology
Infections
Infectious Disease
Lymphatic system
Lymphoma
Patients
Public Health
Surgeons
Viral infections
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Summary:Recurrent cervical lymphadenitis is a common clinical presentation often managed with empiric antibiotic therapy. However, despite antibiotic treatment, persistent lymphadenopathy warrants consideration of alternative etiologies, including malignancy. We present the case of a 71-year-old female with recurrent cervical lymphadenitis that initially responded to antibiotics but was ultimately diagnosed as lymphoma upon biopsy. Despite conservative management, the patient's symptoms persisted, prompting surgical excision of the lymph node. Histopathological examination confirmed the lymphoma diagnosis, highlighting the importance of considering malignancy in cases of persistent lymphadenitis. This case underscores the significance of prompt evaluation, including biopsy, to ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate management in patients with recurrent cervical lymphadenitis.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62864