Difference between revisions of "Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis"
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*[[Lymphoma]] - clinical DDx. | *[[Lymphoma]] - clinical DDx of enlarged [[lymph node]]. | ||
*Foreign body [[granuloma]]. | *[[Foreign body]] [[granuloma]]. | ||
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This is a benign finding. It is sufficient to say "benign lymph node" in the diagnosis line. | |||
The finding may be included in the microscopic description for completeness. | |||
===Micro=== | |||
One lymph node with xanthogranulomatous inflammation is present; no necrosis is seen. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Lymph node pathology]]. | *[[Lymph node pathology]]. | ||
*[[Granulomas]]. | *[[Granulomas]]. | ||
==References== | |||
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[[Category:Lymph node pathology]] | [[Category:Lymph node pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Diagnosis]] | [[Category:Diagnosis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:07, 19 August 2015
Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis is an uncommon pathology of the lymph node.
General
- Benign.
- Uncommon.[1]
Clinical:
- Lymphadenopathy.
Clinical DDx:
Microscopic
Features:
- Lymph node with non-necrotizing granulomas with a xanthomatous appearance.
DDx:
- Lymphoma - clinical DDx of enlarged lymph node.
- Foreign body granuloma.
Images
XL - low mag.
XL - intermed. mag.
XL - high mag.
XL - very high mag.
Sign out
This is a benign finding. It is sufficient to say "benign lymph node" in the diagnosis line.
The finding may be included in the microscopic description for completeness.
Micro
One lymph node with xanthogranulomatous inflammation is present; no necrosis is seen.