Inflammatory pseudotumor of lymph nodes

Ann Med Interne (Paris). 2003 Dec;154(8):557-9.

Abstract

A case of inflammatory pseudotumor in a 22-Year-old man is described. Symptoms and signs showed high fever and prominent cervical lymphadenopathy; laboratory findings were consistent with an acute inflammatory process. Diagnosis was reached through a lymph node biopsy which allowed a definitive diagnosis and ruled out several mimicking pathological processes such as malignant lymphoma, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. Inflammatory pseudotumor should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with persistent fever and lymph node enlargement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / diagnostic imaging
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / pathology
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Lymphadenitis / diagnosis*
  • Lymphadenitis / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphadenitis / pathology
  • Lymphadenitis / surgery
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography