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What Does Reactive Lymphadenitis Mean?

hi my wife's fnac report in th impression column says cytological features are those of reactive lymphadenitis what does it mean and what is the treatment the microsocpy cloumn also has a line which says absence of malignant celss in studied smears and stain for AFB negative what is this mean
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Brief answer:
Reactive lymphadenitis means inflammation (swelling) of the lymph nodes with pain usually in response to acute or chronic,localized or systemic infections.

Detailed answer:
According to me,usually for reactive lymphadenitis, observation should be enough.Gets resolved on its own.Antibiotics,Antiviral drugs may be required in case of systemic illness.Microscopy showing no malignant cells means good news, as there is no evidence of cancerous(abnormal cells) in the lymph node which may be primary or secondary due to spread from other organs.Stain for AFB(Acid fast bacilli) negative means again good news, as swelling of lymph node is not likely due to mycobacterial infections like TB ,Leprosy which are considered as slowly killing diseases.Hope I have answered your query.if any questions,wish to help you.
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What Does Reactive Lymphadenitis Mean?

Thanks for asking to Healthcaremagic.I understand your concerns. Brief answer: Reactive lymphadenitis means inflammation (swelling) of the lymph nodes with pain usually in response to acute or chronic,localized or systemic infections. Detailed answer: According to me,usually for reactive lymphadenitis, observation should be enough.Gets resolved on its own.Antibiotics,Antiviral drugs may be required in case of systemic illness.Microscopy showing no malignant cells means good news, as there is no evidence of cancerous(abnormal cells) in the lymph node which may be primary or secondary due to spread from other organs.Stain for AFB(Acid fast bacilli) negative means again good news, as swelling of lymph node is not likely due to mycobacterial infections like TB ,Leprosy which are considered as slowly killing diseases.Hope I have answered your query.if any questions,wish to help you.