LYMPHADENOPATHY - Exam Ready Notes
LYMPHADENOPATHY - Exam Ready Notes
Definition
Enlargement of lymph nodes due to inflammatory, infectious, or neoplastic causes.
Mechanism of Lymph Node Enlargement
Mechanism of Lymph Node Enlargement
Proliferation of lymphocytes or reticuloendothelial cells.
Infiltration by abnormal cells (lymphoma, leukemia, metastasis).
Increased phagocytic activity due to antigenic stimulation.
Storage of metabolic products (lipid storage diseases).