6.5 - Lymphadenopathy Flashcards
1
Q
lymph node enlargement is due to ___________ (hypertrophy / hyperplasia) of particular regions of the lymph node
A
hyperplasia
2
Q
what region of the lymph node undergoes hyperplasia with viral infections?
A
paracortex (T cell region)
3
Q
what region of the lymph node undergoes hyperplasia in lymph nodes draining tissues with cancer?
A
sinue histiocytes