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Lymphadenitis

Medical Definition: Inflammation of the lymph nodes.
Guide Notes: inflamm of lymph nodes: do not confuse with LYMPHANGITIS, inflamm of lymphatic vessels; consider also MESENTERIC LYMPHADENITIS
Also Called: Adenitis
Lymphadenitis Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Histiocytic Necrotizing Lymphadenitis - Development of lesions in the lymph node characterized by infiltration of the cortex or paracortex by large collections of proliferating histiocytes and complete or, more often, incomplete necrosis of lymphoid tissue.

Lymphadenitis Medical Definitions and Terms

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