MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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A histological investigation of the enlarged supraclavicular lymph nodes, removed from a 40-year-old woman, revealed an alteration of their structure with aggregates of slightly extended cells with a light nucleus. The multinuclear, large, oval-round form cells were also determined. These cells were rich with a cytoplasm and their nuclei were located on periphery in the form of a paling. The lymphoid cells created the next layer. The unstructured pinkish masses were seen within the centers of lesions. What the described changes are characteristic for?
A
Tuberculous lymphadenitis
B
Metastasis of tumor
C
Lymphogranulomatosis (Hodgkin’s disease)
D
Hyperplasic lymphadenitis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphadenopathy refers to the swelling of lymph nodes which can be secondary to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, autoimmune disease, and malignancy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Imaging tests for swollen nodes include: MRI scan: Magnetic resonance imaging is used to detect irregularities in the body. Your doctor may order an MRI to screen for tumors, swollen glands, and even breast cancer. CT scan: CT scans can detect enlarged nodes over the entire body.

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