Chronic Generalized Lymphadenopathy in a Child-Progressive Transformation of Germinal Centers (PTGC).
Chronic Generalized Lymphadenopathy in a Child-Progressive Transformation of Germinal Centers (PTGC).
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生发中心儿童促进转化(PTGC)的慢性广义淋巴结肿大。
DOI:
10.3390/children9020214
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发表时间:
2022-02-06
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通讯作者:
Gowda C
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作者:
Wills C;Mercer K;Malysz J;Rivera Galvis L;Gowda C
Background: Enlarged lymph nodes are a common complaint in a Pediatrician’s office. Diagnosis of reactive lymphadenopathy secondary to infectious, inflammatory, immune dysregulation calls for clinical investigation, including a thorough history, physical exam, imaging, and less often, a biopsy of the lymph node. Here we discuss a rare presentation of extensive generalized, chronic, waxing, and waning lymphadenopathy diagnosed as Progressive Transformation of Germinal Centers (PTGC) and the course of illness over eight years follow up period. Discussion: Progressive Transformation of Germinal Centers (PTGC) is considered a benign condition, but extensive recurrent generalized lymphadenopathy in a very young child has not been reported before. This case demonstrates the importance of long-term follow-up and tailoring the diagnostic work-up and management based on new signs and symptoms. Here we focus on the clinical considerations and management of complex presentation of a common clinical finding.
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作者:
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通讯作者:
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DOI:
10.3390/children8100860
发表时间:
2021-09-27
期刊:
Children (Basel, Switzerland)
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作者:
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通讯作者:
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作者:
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