Journal of Cytology & Histology

Huzefa Ali Turkey

Publications

• Research Article
  Cytological Evaluation of Lymphadenopathy in HIV Seropositive Patients
  Author(s): Huzefa Ali Turkey and Jayawant W MahadaniHuzefa Ali Turkey and Jayawant W Mahadani
  
  Background: Lymphadenopathy accounts for one of the most common lesions encountered in HIV positive patients. The cytopathology of these masses encompass a variety of changes that provide insight into the underlying condition associated with HIV. Aim of the present study was to analyze the cytological patterns of lymph node lesions in HIV/AIDS patients by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) and correlate its findings with serum CD4 counts.Method: A total 75 cases of all genders and age, already diagnosed as seropositive by ELISA and presented with lymphadenopathy of ≥1 cm were studied in the Department of Pathology by FNAC during the period of 1 and half year. Smears were fixed in 95% ethyl alcohol for PAP staining. Air dried smears were kept for MGG and AFB. The serum CD4 count was assessed by BD FACS.. Read More»
  

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