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Good Evening. I want to know where exactly is a lymph node that showsTB located??? And how to treat it?
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TB can involve any group of Lymph nodes
Most commonly infected are the cervical lymph nodes
These LN require FNAC for a diagnosis
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Lymphnodes are present all over body . Don't worry about all that. Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed examination and investigation for the diagnosis of tb lymphnodes.
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Consult pulmonologist.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hi noted above history and related issues.
TB affects each and every group of Lymph nodes in body .
More details history?? Is needed
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Treatment depending on FNAC and CBNaT test reports from glands
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Dr. Varunn M D
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi.. Our body has multiple groups of lymphnodes and TB can essentially affect any of them. The affected lymphnode can be identified by imaging modalities (ultrasound, CT scan). The diagnosis is confirmed by either aspirating the contents or by taking a biopsy. Once confirmed, the patient needs to be treated with anti-TB medicines for a minimum duration of 6 months.
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Dr. Neethu Thambi
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Ernakulam
TB can involve any organ and also many groups of lymphnodes. Doctors will prescribe tests to detect them based on location
It has to be treated under the supervision of a doctor and treatment usually lasts minimum of 6months.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
TB can involve any group of lymph nodes. The most commonly group of nodes involved are cervical.
The diagnosis commonly is based on FNAc of the invoved lyphnode. In confusing cases excision biopsy and mycobacterial culture is advised. Treatment is simple as in case if oulmonary tuberculosis with standard ATT regimen.
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consult pulmonologist
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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
TB can affect any lymph nodes group in body. rifampicin + inh + pyrazinamide + ethambutol for 2 months followed by inh + rifampicin for 4 months.
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Dr. Suruchi
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Gurgaon
TB can involve any part of the body and the draining lymph nodes too.Most commonly, It involves lymph nodes in the neck and axillary which are very easily detectable.
FNAC is required for histopathological examination and confirmation of TB
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Treatment generally includes 6months of antitubercular treatment.
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Don't worry. After ATT, it cures fully.
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Dr. Abaranam
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Chennai
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Tb can affect any part of the body.
To be related with clinical history and symptoms.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
it can be anywhere in the body..neck,axilla,or can be intrathoracic visible on ct scan on chest.
you have to prove first that lymph node is bcos of tuberculosis, treatment is simple in form of tablets for 6 mnths!!
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