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pseudolymphoma |
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pseudolymphoma [-limfō′mə] a benign disorder of lymphoid cells or histiocytes that produces clinical features of a malignant lymphoma. pseudolymphoma lesions likely to be mistaken for lymphoma include nodular lymphocytic-plasmacytic lesions of panniculitis, vasculitis, perifolliculitis, nodules created by vaccinations, arthropod stings. pseudolymphoma A form of lymphoid hyperplasia, characterized by relatively monotonous infiltrates of lymphocytes, seen in breast, GI tract, lung, mediastinum, orbit, salivary gland, skin, soft tissue, thyroid, etc; pseudolymphomas occur in a
younger population, have been associated with collagen diseases, SLE, Sjögren syndrome, phenytoin therapy, and may present in those with concomitant lymphoma or in those who later develop lymphoma. See Phenytoin lymphadenopathy. Cf Lymphoma. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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