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Cytomorphological findings in drug defaulters of tuberculous lymphadenitis.
CytoJournal 2023
OBJECTIVES: Tuberculosis (TB) is an important health problem specially in the developing countries. Although effective chemotherapy is available, compliance of patient is a major challenge. The aim of this study was to describe cytomorphological features of drug defaulters on lymph node on fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and compare it with newly diagnosed cases.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was done for a period of 18 months, in which all patients having tuberculous lymphadenitis were included after taking detailed history regarding previous anti-TB drug intake. Cytomorphological findings in drug defaulters were evaluated and compared with newly diagnosed cases.
RESULTS: There were a total of 150 cases with 120 newly diagnosed and 30 drug defaulters. Splintered epithelioid cell granuloma was seen in 40% of drug defaulters, while it was absent in case of newly diagnosed cases ( P < 0.0001). Well-formed epithelioid cell granuloma was most commonly seen in newly diagnosed cases (65.83%) followed by poorly formed granuloma (26.67%). Another significant finding was distribution of eosinophils which were significantly high in case of drug defaulters (56.67%) ( P < 0.0001).
CONCLUSION: Cytomorphological findings can help in identification of the drug defaulters on FNAC and thus plan further line of treatment.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was done for a period of 18 months, in which all patients having tuberculous lymphadenitis were included after taking detailed history regarding previous anti-TB drug intake. Cytomorphological findings in drug defaulters were evaluated and compared with newly diagnosed cases.
RESULTS: There were a total of 150 cases with 120 newly diagnosed and 30 drug defaulters. Splintered epithelioid cell granuloma was seen in 40% of drug defaulters, while it was absent in case of newly diagnosed cases ( P < 0.0001). Well-formed epithelioid cell granuloma was most commonly seen in newly diagnosed cases (65.83%) followed by poorly formed granuloma (26.67%). Another significant finding was distribution of eosinophils which were significantly high in case of drug defaulters (56.67%) ( P < 0.0001).
CONCLUSION: Cytomorphological findings can help in identification of the drug defaulters on FNAC and thus plan further line of treatment.
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