6.5 Lymphadenopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What are some diseases that would show hyperplasia of the B cell region of lymph nodes?
A
Follicular hyperplasia can be seen with RA and early stages of HIV
2
Q
When would you see a paracortex hyperplagia in lymph nodes?
A
(T cell region) Viral infections
3
Q
What changes in lymph nodes is seen when draining a tissue with cancer?
A
Hyperplasia of sinus histiocytes
4
Q
When would you see painless LAD?
A
Chronic inflammation: autoimmune, other
Metastatic carcinoma: breast cancer
Lymphoma
