Search for dissertations about: "lymphadenopathy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the word lymphadenopathy.

  2. 6. Clinical and pathological characteristics of the Uganda genotype of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    Author : Dan Wamala; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the aetiological agent of tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. The outcome of Mtb infection is variable and depends on host, bacterial and environmental factors. READ MORE

  4. 7. Studies of different clinical manifestations of Sarcoidosis and the role of genetic factors

    Author : Pernilla Darlington; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown etiology characterized by the formation of non-necrotizing granulomas in the affected organs. Engagement of the lungs and/or thoracic lymph nodes (LN) are found in more than 90 % of all cases, but almost any organ such as the eyes, skin, heart and nervous system can be involved. READ MORE

  5. 8. Fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosis and management of childhood small round cell tumours

    Author : Björn Fröstad; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : child; adolescence; cytology; fine-needle aspiration; lymphoma; rhabdomyosarcoma; neuroblastoma; ganglioneuroma; Ewing s sarcoma; primitive neuroectodermal tumour; fluorescent in situ hybridisation FISH ; diagnosis; prognosis;

    Abstract : Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology is accepted for diagnosing malignant tumours in adults. However, it has been slow in gaining acceptance among paediatricians and has only been used at some centres in the routine diagnosis of childhood tumours. READ MORE

  6. 9. Diagnostic and prognostic studies in Hodgkin's lymphoma with special reference to the elderly

    Author : Ola Landgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hodgkin s lymphoma; elderly; prognosis; diagnosis; splenectomy;

    Abstract : The introduction of modem staging procedures, and developments in both radiotherapy and chemotherapy have significantly contributed to improved response and survival rates in Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) during the last decades. However, still a substantial proportion of patients succumb from tumour progression and/or complications related to diagnostic procedures and/or treatment. READ MORE

  7. 10. The blind spot : inflammatory pathways and specific antigens in clinical phenotypes of pulmonary sarcoidosis

    Author : Ylva Kaiser; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous multisystem disorder of unknown aetiology, primarily manifesting in the lungs. The disease appears in two forms, which are mainly distinguished based on clinical criteria; Löfgren's syndrome (LS) presents with acute onset, usually fever, active inflammation and characteristic symptoms such as bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy (BHL), erythema nodosum and/or ankle arthritis, but is also associated with spontaneous resolution and a good prognosis. READ MORE