Analysis of pathological diagnoses in cases with axillary lymphadenopathy: A single center experience
Analysis of pathological diagnoses in cases with axillary lymphadenopathy: A single center experience
ISSN: 2757-976X ;
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- Year : 2023
- Vol : 3
- No : 2
- Page : 48-53
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ABSTRACT
Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine the causes of axillary lymphadenopathy in adults, and to determine whether benign or malignant causes are related to the number and diameter of lymph nodes, age, gender, and malignancy history of the patient.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 264 patients who presented at our hospital with the complaint of underarm swelling and were determined with a pathological lymph node. The cases were categorised according to the pathological diagnoses, and compared with the specified criteria.
Results: The diagnoses were reported as benign in 134 (50.8%) cases and malignant in 130 (49.2%). A statistically significant correlation was determined between lymph node diameter and the diagnosis being benign or malignant (p=0.004). Benign changes (59.5%), metastases (24.5%), lymphomas (16%) were seen in females, respectively, while lymphomas were observed in males 47.5%, benign changes (36.6%) and metastases (15.9%).
Conclusion: Axillary lymphadenopathy occurs due to benign conditions in 50.8%, lymphomas in 27.9%, and metastases in 21.3%. Malignant causes become more prominent in older adults and as the lymph node grows in size. It must not be forgotten that just as the growth of axillary lymph nodes may be reactive in patients followed up because of malignancy, it may also be a sign of recurrence or second malignancy.
Key words: Axilla, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, metastasis
Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine the causes of axillary lymphadenopathy in adults, and to determine whether benign or malignant causes are related to the number and diameter of lymph nodes, age, gender, and malignancy history of the patient.
Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 264 patients who presented at our hospital with the complaint of underarm swelling and were determined with a pathological lymph node. The cases were categorised according to the pathological diagnoses, and compared with the specified criteria.
Results: The diagnoses were reported as benign in 134 (50.8%) cases and malignant in 130 (49.2%). A statistically significant correlation was determined between lymph node diameter and the diagnosis being benign or malignant (p=0.004). Benign changes (59.5%), metastases (24.5%), lymphomas (16%) were seen in females, respectively, while lymphomas were observed in males 47.5%, benign changes (36.6%) and metastases (15.9%).
Conclusion: Axillary lymphadenopathy occurs due to benign conditions in 50.8%, lymphomas in 27.9%, and metastases in 21.3%. Malignant causes become more prominent in older adults and as the lymph node grows in size. It must not be forgotten that just as the growth of axillary lymph nodes may be reactive in patients followed up because of malignancy, it may also be a sign of recurrence or second malignancy.
Key words: Axilla, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, metastasis
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Cite this Article As : Yıldırım Ş, Balaban K, Nergiz D, Gökgöz Durmaz F, Ünal B. Analysis of Pathological Diagnoses in Cases with Axillary Lymphadenopathy: A Single Center Experience. Mev Med Sci. 2023;3(2): 48-53
Description : Yazarların hiçbiri, bu makalede bahsedilen herhangi bir ürün, aygıt veya ilaç ile ilgili maddi çıkar ilişkisine sahip değildir. Araştırma, herhangi bir dış organizasyon tarafından desteklenmedi.Yazarlar çalışmanın birincil verilerine tam erişim izni vermek ve derginin talep ettiği takdirde verileri incelemesine izin vermeyi kabul etmektedirler. None of the authors, any product mentioned in this article, does not have a material interest in the device or drug. Research, not supported by any external organization. grant full access to the primary data and, if requested by the magazine they agree to allow the examination of data.
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Cite this Article As : Yıldırım Ş, Balaban K, Nergiz D, Gökgöz Durmaz F, Ünal B. Analysis of Pathological Diagnoses in Cases with Axillary Lymphadenopathy: A Single Center Experience. Mev Med Sci. 2023;3(2): 48-53
Description : Yazarların hiçbiri, bu makalede bahsedilen herhangi bir ürün, aygıt veya ilaç ile ilgili maddi çıkar ilişkisine sahip değildir. Araştırma, herhangi bir dış organizasyon tarafından desteklenmedi.Yazarlar çalışmanın birincil verilerine tam erişim izni vermek ve derginin talep ettiği takdirde verileri incelemesine izin vermeyi kabul etmektedirler. None of the authors, any product mentioned in this article, does not have a material interest in the device or drug. Research, not supported by any external organization. grant full access to the primary data and, if requested by the magazine they agree to allow the examination of data.
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2023, Vol. 3 (2)
2023, Vol. 3 (2)
Received :09.01.2023,
Accepted : 07.04.2023,
Published Online : 15.08.2023
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Keywords
axillary, lymphadenopathy, lymphoma, metastase, reactive