Lymph follicular hypertrophy
Definition
Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters that prevent organisms such as bacteria from entering the bloodstream.
See also lymphadenitis and lymphangitis.
Alternative Names
Lymphadenopathy
Review Date:
11/2/2005
Reviewed By:
Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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