Benign (reactive) Lymphadenopathy
There are three distinct patterns of benign lymphadenopathy:
- Follicular hyperplasia - Seen in infections, autoimmune disorders, and nonspecific reactions.
- Paracortical hyperplasia - Seen in viral infections, skin diseases, and nonspecific reactions.
- Sinus histiocytosis - Seen in lymph nodes draining limbs, inflammatory lesions, and malignancies.
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