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Lymphadenitis - Submandibular Lymph Node
I have lymphadenitis about 2cm*2cm. I got FNAC and Mantoux test done. Both came negative. So then did one more FNAC from a different Pathologist. That report turned to be positive for TB and read "Aspirate shows caseous necrotic material, degenerated cells and illdefined epithelioid cell granuloma". but second mantoux still came negative. Help?
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Mantoux test can be many a times fale negative or positive. Hence, we can not relay on that test.
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Dr. Abhijit Dubey
General Practitioner
10 yrs exp
Thane
Montaux test can be false negative as well as false positive. I suggest you consult a physician and get it examined.
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Dr. (Prof.) Nilanjana Basu
Homoeopath
20 yrs exp
Noida
Hello,
It is advisable to consult a physician in person and get examined. It can be clinically diagnosed.
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