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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Depending upon the involvement of the lymph nodes, lymphadenopathy is classified as 3 types. | Depending upon the involvement of the lymph nodes, lymphadenopathy is classified as 3 types. | ||
* '''Localized lymphadenopathy''' : due to localized spot of [[infection]] e.g. an infected spot on the scalp will cause lymph nodes in the neck on that same side to swell up | * '''Localized lymphadenopathy''' : due to localized spot of [[infection]] e.g. an infected spot on the scalp will cause lymph nodes in the neck on that same side to swell up | ||
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** [[Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy]] (PGL) : persisting for a long time, possibly without an apparent cause | ** [[Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy]] (PGL) : persisting for a long time, possibly without an apparent cause | ||
* [[Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy]] : lymphadenopathy associated with skin disease.[[Tangier disease]] (ABCA1 deficiency) may also cause this. | * [[Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy]] : lymphadenopathy associated with skin disease.[[Tangier disease]] (ABCA1 deficiency) may also cause this. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Classification
Depending upon the involvement of the lymph nodes, lymphadenopathy is classified as 3 types.
- Localized lymphadenopathy : due to localized spot of infection e.g. an infected spot on the scalp will cause lymph nodes in the neck on that same side to swell up
- Generalized lymphadenopathy : due to generalized infection all over the body e.g. influenza
- Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy (PGL) : persisting for a long time, possibly without an apparent cause
- Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy : lymphadenopathy associated with skin disease.Tangier disease (ABCA1 deficiency) may also cause this.
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