The diagnostic gold standard for active tuberculosis (TB) is the detection of Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (MTB) by culture or molecular methods. However, despite its limited sensitivity …

This study demonstrates the excellent diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF test in
patients with tuberculous lymphadenitis. The test sensitivity and specificity were 96.7%(95 …

ABSTRACT “Mycobacterium avium subsp. hominissuis” often causes cervical lymphadenitis
in children; its prompt and accurate identification enables adequate therapy, tracing, and …

The rapid identification and differentiation of members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
complex (MTBC) is essential to assess the potential zoonotic risk. Different available …

Objectives: The diagnosis of peripheral tubercular lymphadenopathy (TBLN) in pediatric
patients is often a challenge because features evident on fine-needle aspiration cytology …

Background: Immunocytochemistry (ICC) is an established routine diagnostic adjunct to
cytology and histology for tumor diagnosis but has received little attention for diagnosis of …

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of two rapid methods ie Mycobacterium
tuberculosis (MTB) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) …

Background. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has been shown to be the diagnostic
procedure of choice for superficial lymphadenitis in tuberculosis endemic regions. Methods …

Technologies for the rapid and accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases are urgently
needed. There were many methods developed for the diagnostic purpose, including …

Objective: To analyze the role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in the detection of
tubercu-lous cervical lymphadenitis. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was …