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Lymphofollicular hyperplasia

Lymphadenopathy; Lymphofollicular hypertrophy

Lymphofollicular hyperplasia is an increase in the number of cells found in lymph node. These follicles contain normal white blood cells called lymphocytes. Your body produces more lymphocytes to help prevent bacteria, viruses, and other types of germs from entering the bloodstream. This may or may not be normal depending on why it occurs.

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Winter JN. Approach to the patient with lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly. In: Goldman L, Cooney KA, eds. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 27th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2024:chap 154.

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    Lymphatic system

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  • Lymphatic system

    Lymphatic system

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Review Date: 8/26/2023

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