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dermatopathic lymphadenitis
MedGen UID: 124427 Concept ID: C0272398
Wednesday 27 July 2022
Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy; Dermatopathic Lymphadenopathy; Lipomelanotic reticuloendothelial cell hyperplasia
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Definition : Regional lymph node enlargement with a distinctive reactive process that is characterized by paracortical hyperplasia composed of interdigitating dendritic cells, Langerhans cells, macrophages containing melanin pigment, and small T-cells, due to chronic inflammatory skin disease.
Examples
dermatopathic adenopathy : paracortical hyperplasia
