Diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration biopsy in HIV-infected adults with suspected mycobacterial lymphadenitis
Date
2014-01
Authors
Razack, R.
Louw, M.
Wright, C. A.
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Publisher
Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Background: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) has been shown to be the diagnostic procedure of choice for superficial lymphadenitis in tuberculosis endemic regions.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective laboratory-based study to determine the bacteriological yield of clinically suspected mycobacterial tuberculous lymphadenitis following FNAB in adults, and specifically HIV-positive patients, to determine the need for the introduction of automated nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) such as the Xpert MTB/RIF assay as the initial diagnostic modality.
Results: A diagnostic yield of 80% was achieved, significantly higher in HIV-positive v. HIV-negative patients (84% v. 52%, respectively; p<0.001).
Conclusion: The results justify using automated NAATs such as the Xpert MTB/RIF assay as the initial diagnostic modality to expedite management in HIV-infected patients.
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Please cite as follows: Razack, R., Louw, M. & Wright, C. A. 2014. Diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration biopsy in HIV-infected adults with suspected mycobacterial lymphadenitis. South African Medical Journal 104(1):27-28. DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.7492.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Needle biopsy, Tuberculosis -- Diagnostic imaging, HIV (Viruses), Lymphadenopathy, HIV-positive persons
Citation
Razack, R., Louw, M. & Wright, C. A. 2014. Diagnostic yield of fine needle aspiration biopsy in HIV-infected adults with suspected mycobacterial lymphadenitis. South African Medical Journal 104(1):27-28. DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.7492.