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definition
An abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.
Examples of lymphadenopathy in a Sentence
In addition there is the suggestion of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy.
Systemic upset is usually absent, but with severe impetigo there may be fever and regional lymphadenopathy.
The initial PET scan revealed the primary tumor and local lymphadenopathy.
The presence of ascending lymphangitis and lymphadenopathy suggest an infectious cause.
Lymphadenitis is also referred to as lymph node infection, lymph gland infection, or localized lymphadenopathy.
Patients with persistent generalized lymphadenopathy do not have unusually large lymph nodes.
For that reason the stage is often called the PGL (persistent generalized lymphadenopathy) stage.
We report a case of sarcomatoid variant of ALCL accompanied by spontaneously regressing lymphadenopathy.
Lymphadenectomy then revealed lymphadenopathy of low-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Chest x- ray may show signs of nodules or hilar lymphadenopathy.
Patients with FDCS usually present with cervical or axillary lymphadenopathy, but extranodal disease has been described.