Early diagnosis of lymphogranulomatosis
Chekharina, E.A.
Voprosy Onkologii 24(5): 22-26
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0507-3758 PMID: 664531 Document Number: 127457
The investigation based on the analysis of 275 observations indicates that the recognition of lymphogranulomatosis in the general medical service institutions is not adequately organized. Due to their oncological ignorance 22.5% of patients addressed to a specialist 3 months and longer following the onset of the first symptoms. Prolonged and incomplete examination not infrequently resulted in diagnostic errors and delayed therapy. To the onset of the treatment 50% of patients have developed a generalized process (stage III-IV). Therefore, to improve the early diagnosis of lymphogranulomatosis it is essential to gain adequate enlightenment among the doctors of the general medical service and the population with ragard to the clinical manifestations of malignant lymphomas and also to institute the appropriate organization measures.