lymphadenitis
Swollen lymph glands
Lymphadenitis is inflammation of the lymph nodes, typically caused by infection.
The condition usually produces swollen, tender nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin—wherever lymph nodes are filtering pathogens from nearby tissue.
The doctor diagnosed cervical lymphadenitis after examining the swollen glands in her neck.
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- painBodily or emotional distress
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- warmthHeat you feel
fever · malaise · enlargement · suppuration · induration · erythema · purulence · discharge
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- tuberculosisMycobacterial lung disease
staphylococcus · streptococcus · mycobacteria · toxoplasmosis · mononucleosis · sepsis · cellulitis · abscess
Of the neck
- axillaryPertaining to armpits
- inguinalOf the groin
- mesentericOf abdominal organ supports
- mediastinalOf the central chest compartment
popliteal · tonsillar · nuchal · retroperitoneal · sentinel node · afferent · efferent · hilum
Adaptive immunity cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- antigensImmunity-triggering foreign substances
B-cells · T-cells · cytokines · phagocytosis · immune response · reactive · granuloma · hyperplasia
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- drainageLiquid removal system
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- warm compressHeated cloth for relief
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
analgesics · antivirals · supportive care · aspiration · debridement · observation · pain management · hospitalization
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- blood cultureTest for pathogens in circulation
CBC · serology · imaging · palpation · histopathology · culture · PCR · MRI
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- painBodily or emotional distress
- rednessCrimson-hued state
warmth · fever · malaise · enlargement · suppuration · induration · erythema · purulence · discharge · fistula
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
tuberculosis · staphylococcus · streptococcus · mycobacteria · toxoplasmosis · mononucleosis · sepsis · cellulitis · abscess · HIV
cervical
Of the neck
- axillaryPertaining to armpits
- inguinalOf the groin
- mesentericOf abdominal organ supports
mediastinal · popliteal · tonsillar · nuchal · retroperitoneal · sentinel node · afferent · efferent · hilum · capsule
lymphocytes
Adaptive immunity cells
- leukocytesImmune cells in blood
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
antigens · B-cells · T-cells · cytokines · phagocytosis · immune response · reactive · granuloma · hyperplasia · immunocompromised
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- drainageLiquid removal system
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- warm compressHeated cloth for relief
anti-inflammatory · analgesics · antivirals · supportive care · aspiration · debridement · observation · pain management · hospitalization
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- ultrasoundInaudible high-frequency waves
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
blood culture · CBC · serology · imaging · palpation · histopathology · culture · PCR · MRI · differential diagnosis
lymphadenitisphlebitis
Inflamed vein condition
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