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What does "inactive lymphadenopathy" means?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Not sure: Enlarged ln are usually immunologically active, ie responding to injury or infection, or part of a lymphomatous process.

Answered 1/5/2019

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