Lymph Gland Swelling
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Lymph Gland Swelling Underlying Cause
Causes of lymph gland
swelling
include:
Mononucleosis
AIDS
HIV infection
Autoimmune disease
Cancer
Cat scratch disease
Cellulitis
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Leukemia
Lymphadenitis
Lymphangitis
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphoma
Skin abscess
Viral syndrome
Wound infection:
Usually cause lymph nodes to swell above the level of the wound
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Lymph Gland Swelling Anatomy
Related Conditions
Axillary lymphadenitis
Cervical lymphadenitis
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Lymph gland swelling (groin)
Lymphadenitis
Lymphoma
Mononucleosis
Swollen glands (generalized)
Swollen glands (groin)
Swollen glands (localized)
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Lymph Gland Swelling References:
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Durlach RA, Kaufer F, Carral L, Hirt J. Toxoplasmic lymphadenitis--clinical and serologic profile. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2003 Jul;9(7):625-31.
Giovagnorio F, Rusticali A, Araneo AL. Color and pulsed Doppler evaluation of benign and malignant adenopathy. Clin Imaging. 1997 May-Jun;21(3):163-9.
Olszewski WL. The innate reaction of the human skin lymphatic system to foreign and self-antigens. Lymphat Res Biol. 2005 Summer;3(2):50-7.
