Isolated tuberculous inguinal lymphadenopathy: a diagnostic challenge
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20160733Keywords:
Tuberculosis inguinal lymphadenopathy, Diagnosis, TreatmentAbstract
Lymph node is one of the commonest site for extra pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Cervical lymph nodes are most commonly affected by TB. Whereas tuberculous inguinal lymphadenopathy is quite uncommon. Isolated bilateral tuberculosis of the inguinal lymph nodes is rare and poses a diagnostic challenge to the surgeon. Lymph node biopsy is diagnostic. A case of bilateral tuberculous inguinal lymphadenopathy diagnosed by open biopsy is presented to highlight the diagnostic challenges it poses in addition to creating awareness of its existence as a distinct entity unrelated to tuberculosis of the lung and bowel.
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