Question 1

i would like to know all about reactive lymphadenites?

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Several things!: Lymph node enlargement secondary to draining from its lymphatic drainage area.  Can be\ secondary to bacterial and viral infections, or systemic inflammation, as with sle. Will go away when causes is eradicated. Hence the term "reactive lymphadenitis.".

Question 2

can lymphadenitis resolve on its own?

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Depends on cause.: If the sinusitis is the cause of the lymphadenitis, It should resolve shortly after your sinusitis resolves.  If it persists, then one must suspect other causes.

Question 3

what are the common symptoms of lymphadenitis?

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Discomfort: and enlarged nodes.
Varies a it with loa Tino and etiology.

Question 4

lymphadinitis is a part of cancer?

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No: Lymphadenitis is a process of regional lymph nodes becoming secondarily involved in an inflammatory process.  When the initiating process for lymph node involvement is a malignant lesion then the process is known as lymph node metastasis.

Question 5

what are the signs of cervical lymphadenitis?

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Swelling & tendernes: Lymph nodes in the neck, when exposed to infection by viruses and bacteria will become reactive due to filtering thes organisms out into the lymp tissue.  Chemicals are release which may cause swelling as well as overgrowth of the virus or bacteria inside the node.  The nods can be under the chin, on the front of the neck and in the back of the neck (referring to the cervical spine)  seek advice?

Question 6

doctors, what are the symptoms of lymphadenitis?

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Where?: Generally enlarged lymph nodes, tenderness, fever, swelling in adjacent tissues.
Think like mononucleosis.

Question 7

bluish cervical lymphadenitis is indicative of which condition?

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Unusual: Most nodes are deep enough in adults that they are not seen, or color appreciated.
Nodes with some venous congestion can be bluish.
Melanoma in nodes or other masses can be bluish.
If thus is your personal observation, be seen and may need biopsy. Complete history and exam is needed.

Question 8

i had a biopsy and the diagnosis is cytomorphologic features consistent with reactive lymphadenitis. what does it means?

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Good news: The pathologist didn't find anything worrisome. Clinical correlation is required to explain why you had a big lymph node, if a cause is ever found (which is doubtful). Be glad.

Question 9

are reactive lymphadenitis and tb related?

Accepted Answer

Reactive: Lymphadenitis merely means that it is an infectious or inflammatory process rather than malignancy.  Tuberculous lymph nodes usually are caseating granulomata, but are technically "reactive" because they are not malignant.  So the short answer to your question is "yes".  Ask your doctor for more details.

Question 10

what is necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis?

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GANGRENOUS : The lymph node has to be  operated and removed due to the severe infection .

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