Systemic lupus erythematosus lymphadenopathy

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Systemic lupus erythematosus lymphadenopathy is a very rare lymph node pathology seen in systemic lupus erythematosus.

General

Microscopic

Features:[1]

  • Necrosis.
  • Hematoxylin bodies (in necrotic foci).
    • Dark blue irregular bodies on H&E.

DDx:

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See also

References

  1. Kojima, M.; Nakamura, S.; Itoh, H.; Yoshida, K.; Asano, S.; Yamane, N.; Komatsumoto, S.; Ban, S. et al. (1997). "Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) lymphadenopathy presenting with histopathologic features of Castleman' disease: a clinicopathologic study of five cases.". Pathol Res Pract 193 (8): 565-71. PMID 9406250.