Lymph node shows caseating granulomas rich in epithelioid cells & Langhans giant cells. Picture is consistent with a tuberculous etiology. No evidence of malignancy.
Neck lymphadenopathy. neck CT scan: multiple lymphadenopathies in the right upper, mid and lower deep jugular variable sized, the most of them with central necrosis, the largest measuring about 18 x 19 x 20 mm.
One lymph node measuring 2 x 1.5 x 1 cm shows a white cut surface with a necrotic area and was totally embedded.
Cervical lymph node excision biopsy:
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