The diagnostic pathway to lymph node excision biopsy in an HIV- and tuberculosis-endemic region
In patients with lymphadenopathy, we demonstrate how poorly structured diagnostic pathways contribute to unnecessary healthcare utilisation and diagnostic delay in treatable conditions. Providing early access to biopsy after appropriate workup ensures accurate diagnosis of unexplained lymphadenopathy.
Authors
- S. Gray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5489-0470)
- Francois Malherbe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8910-6925)
- Jenna Oosthuizen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7181-3015)
- Estelle Verburgh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4657-7318)
- C. Kloppers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2438-6879)
- Karryn Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6132-4717)
- David E. Richardson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6453-9173)
- Camagu Potelwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9633-1467)
Institutions
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhivmed.v26i1.1752
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01
Funders
- University of Cape Town