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What Is Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia?
Yes, can you please explain Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia . My 16 yr. old had a biopsy done on a spot by her eye that she has had for about 9 weeks and I was told this is what it was and that it was caused by a medication that she takes. I don t think that is the case. I m so frustrated as she has been so sick.
Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Hi,
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is a common pathologic finding from fine needle aspirates and core biopsies of peripheral lymph nodes. It is the benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue secondary to antigen stimulus. Because reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is a normal immune response typically to an infection.
A reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is usually due to another primary problem (ie infection, inflammation or certain drugs) the main treatment will be tailored against the underlying cause, should you find one.
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia as such does not require treatment however the underlying cause if any should be detected and treated.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is a common pathologic finding from fine needle aspirates and core biopsies of peripheral lymph nodes. It is the benign and reversible enlargement of lymphoid tissue secondary to antigen stimulus. Because reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is a normal immune response typically to an infection.
A reactive lymphoid hyperplasia is usually due to another primary problem (ie infection, inflammation or certain drugs) the main treatment will be tailored against the underlying cause, should you find one.
Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia as such does not require treatment however the underlying cause if any should be detected and treated.
Hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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