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==[[Adenitis overview|Overview]]==


==Overview==
==[[Adenitis classification|Classification]]==
'''Adenitis''' is a general term for an [[inflammation]] of a gland or [[lymph node]].


'''Cervical adenitis''' an inflammation of a lymph node in the [[neck]].
==[[Adenitis pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==


'''Lymph adenitis''' is caused by bacterial infection in lymph nodes. The infected lymph nodes become enlarged, warm and tender. A swelling of lymph nodes due to growth of lymph cells is called [[lymphadenopathy]].
==[[Adenitis causes|Causes]]==


'''Mesenteric adenitis''' is an inflammation of the [[mesentery|mesenteric]] lymph nodes in the abdomen. If it occurs in the right lower quadrant, it can be mistaken for acute [[appendicitis]].
==[[Adenitis differential diagnosis|Differentiating Adenitis from other Diseases]]==


'''Sebaceous adenitis''' is an inflammation of the [[sebaceous gland]]s
==[[Adenitis risk factors|Risk Factors]]==
in the skin. These glands normally produce [[sebum]] (skin oil, a lipid-rich secretion) which prevents drying of the skin.


'''Tuberculous adenitis''' ([[scrofula]]) is a tuberculous infection of the skin of the neck, most often caused by [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] (including ''[[M. tuberculosis]]'') in adults. In children it is usually caused by [[Microbacterium scrofulaceum]] or [[Microbacterium avium]].
==[[Adenitis natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==


==Diagnosis==


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[[Adenitis history and symptoms|History and Symptoms]] | [[Adenitis physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Adenitis laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Adenitis other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]]
 
==Treatment==
 
[[Adenitis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Adenitis surgery|Surgery]] | [[Adenitis prevention|Prevention]]
 
==Case Studies==
[[Adenitis case study one|Case #1]]
 
==Related Chapters==
*[[Lymphadenopathy]]


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