When infection and malignancy intersect in Rwanda: A diagnostic challenge in the tropics—Case Report

When infection and malignancy intersect in Rwanda: A diagnostic challenge in the tropics—Case Report

CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a 38-year-old Rwandan male patient who presented to the hospital with a two-week history of left axillary lymphadenopathy, fever, weight loss, and one-year history of dysphagia. Lymph node fine needle aspirate was consistent with tuberculous lymphadenitis. Peripheral...

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Main Authors: J. Tuan, M. Nkeshimana, F. Masaisa, F. Manirakiza, D. Ruhangaza, J. Murayire, M.S. Mukanumviye, A.P. Kubwayo, O. Niyigena, T. Habanabakize, M. Byukusenge, B. Niyoyita, I.S. Moise, J. Niyotwambaza, L. Kailani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)/Rwanda Health Communication Center 2020-07-01
Series:Rwanda Medical Journal
Subjects:
tuberculous lymphadenitis; acute myeloid leukemia; lymphadenopathy; immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome; fine-needle biopsy; immunohistochemistry; leukocytosis; pulmonary embolism; splenomegaly
Online Access:http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?rw19023

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