Pathologic lymphadenopathy

What does "Pathologic lymphadenopathy" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Pathologic lymphadenopathy" refers to a condition where the lymph nodes, small glands that filter lymph fluid and are part of the body's immune system, are abnormal in size, number, or consistency. This could be due to various reasons such as infection, inflammation, or even cancer. However, when a report says "No pathologic lymphadenopathy," it means that the lymph nodes appear to be normal and do not show signs of these abnormalities.

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