Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis
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
- Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis -- low mag.jpg
XL - low mag.
- Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis -- intermed mag.jpg
XL - intermed. mag.
- Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis -- high mag.jpg
XL - high mag.
- Xanthogranulomatous lymphadenitis -- very high mag.jpg
XL - very high mag.
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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.