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A case of subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis is presented. The case was a 16-yearoldwoman, complaining of a tumor in the submandibular region on the right side. She hadundergone extirpation of a tumor in the left posterior neck triangle 2 years ago, and histopathologicallythis tumor had been diagnosed as subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis. The extirpatedtumor of the submandibular region also was subacute necrotizing lymphadenitis. Immuno-histological examination of the surgical specimen was performed using monoclonal antibodies (CD 1, CD 4 and CD 8) and the following results were obtained: CD 1 postive cells (T cells) proliferated predominantly and CD 8 positive cells (suppressor/cytotoxic T cells) wererecognized more than CD 4 positive cells (helper/inducer T cells). Recurrent signs were notobserved during the follow-up period of 6 months.