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TUBERCULOUS LYMPHADENITIS

July 11, 2009 by Medical Dude  
Filed under Pathology

GENERAL:

Tuberculosis of lymph node is always secondary  to tuberculosis elsewhere.
GROSSLY:
the lymph nodes are enlarged, capsulated & are matted & adhere together forming a big mass due to periadenitis.
Cut surface shows Yellow, Cheesy, Opaque, & Caseous necrosis