Types of Lymphadenitis and Reactive Conditions Quiz

Reactive lymphadenitis is characterized by lymph node enlargement due to hyperplasia of cellular components reflecting ______ stimulation

Reactive follicular hyperplasia is characterized by enlarged follicles, varying in size and shape, with prominent germinal center and mantle zone, showing mixed small and large lymphocytes - centrocytes and ______

Diffuse paracortical hyperplasia is characterized by expanded T cell zones with a heterogeneous population of cells, including numerous small lymphocytes and admixed immunoblasts resulting in a starry sky or moth eaten ______

Multiple etiologic factors of lymphadenitis include bacteria, fungi, viruses, chemicals, environmental pollutants, and ______

Enlarged, soft, lymph node with tan homogenous cut surfaces is the gross description of a lymph node with ______

Enlarged follicles, varying in size and shape, may coalesce and display different configurations is the microscopic (histologic) description of reactive ______ hyperplasia

Mixed Follicular, diffuse and ______ patterns coexist in one lymph node

Acute inflammation of lymph nodes is known as Acute ______

Acute lymphadenitis is characterized by enlarged painful / tender lymph nodes, redness of overlying skin, and low grade ______

Chronic lymphadenitis is diagnosed through ______ and clinical history

Infectious mononucleosis is usually caused by ______

Classic clinical features of infectious mononucleosis include fever, sore throat, cervical adenopathy, and mild ______