Microscopic Examination of Lymphadenitis
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Which term refers to the enlargement or swelling of lymph nodes?

  • Splenomegaly
  • Lymphadenopathy (correct)
  • Hyperplasia
  • Lymphadenitis

What type of lymphadenopathy may affect only specific groups of lymph nodes?

  • Chronic non-specific lymphadenitis
  • Localized lymphadenopathy (correct)
  • Reactive hyperplasia
  • Acute suppurative lymphadenitis

Which type of non-neoplastic lymph node enlargement is specifically caused by TB and Sarcoidosis?

  • Chronic non-specific lymphadenitis
  • Acute suppurative lymphadenitis
  • Reactive lymphadenitis
  • Specific chronic lymphadenitis (correct)

What is the term used for reactive lymph node enlargement caused by infection and non-microbial agents?

<p>Reactive hyperplasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic microscopic feature of acute nonspecific lymphadenitis?

<p>Neutrophil infiltration into lymphoid sinuses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lymphadenitis can lead to the formation of a cold abscess due to marked caseation?

<p>Chronic specific lymphadenitis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lymph nodes is primarily affected in cases of primary pulmonary tuberculosis?

<p>Hilar lymph nodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of blood spread in tuberculous lymphadenitis causing isolated organ or miliary tuberculosis?

<p>Direct spread (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by the presence of small non-caseating epithelioid cell granuloma containing langhan’s type giant cells and shawmman bodies?

<p>Sarcoidosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cellular feature seen in reactive follicular hyperplasia?

<p>Centroblasts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the fate of individuals with sarcoidosis?

<p>65% undergo spontaneous remission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of germinal centers in reactive follicular hyperplasia?

<p>Polarization into dark and light zones (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between follicular hyperplasia and paracortical hyperplasia?

<p>Follicular hyperplasia involves proliferation of lymphoid follicles, while paracortical hyperplasia involves T-cells and high endothelial venules. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hyperplasia involves the proliferation of cells within the sinuses of the lymph node?

<p>Sinus hyperplasia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of acute nonspecific lymphadenitis?

<p>Generalized and engorged lymph nodes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is reactive lymphadenitis commonly observed?

<p>Axillary region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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