Lymphadenitis

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Which of the following is a general principle of lymphadenitis?

  • It is mostly diagnosed through laboratory tests.
  • It is usually caused by malignant infectious causes.
  • Localized adenopathy is not a significant finding. (correct)
  • Generalized adenopathy does not require further investigation.

What is the definition of lymphadenopathy?

  • The presence of immune stimulation in lymph nodes.
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in two or more noncontiguous areas.
  • The absence of immune stimulation in lymph nodes.
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in only one area. (correct)

What does generalized lymphadenopathy indicate?

  • The absence of any disease.
  • The presence of a benign infectious cause.
  • The presence of a significant systemic disease. (correct)
  • The presence of a malignant infectious cause.

What is considered abnormal size for cervical lymph nodes?

<p>Greater than 1 cm in diameter. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of follicles are present in the absence of immune stimulation?

<p>Primary follicles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to lymph node histology in the presence of immune stimulation?

<p>Secondary follicles or germinal centers are formed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of follicles are present in the presence of immune stimulation?

<p>Germinal centers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about lymph node histology?

<p>It changes in both the presence and absence of immune stimulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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