MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What medical term means lymph gland inflammation?
A
lymphaginitis
B
lymphadenitis
C
lymphadenopathy
D
lymphadgioma
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphadenitis is an infection in one or more lymph nodes. When lymph nodes become infected, it’s usually because an infection started somewhere else in your body. Lymphadenitis can cause lymph nodes to become enlarged, red, or tender. Treatment may include antibiotics, and medications to control pain and fever.

Detailed explanation-2: -A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. Also called lymphocytic leukopenia and lymphocytopenia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency. Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is lymphadenitis, producing swollen or enlarged lymph nodes.

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