Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy
- Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy
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Micrograph showing dermatopathic lymphadenopathy with the characteristic paracortical histiocytosis and
melanin-laden macrophages.
H&E stain.
In pathology, dermatopathic lymphadenopathy, also dermatopathic lymphadenitis, is lymph node pathology due to skin disease.
Associations/differential diagnosis
Diagnosis
Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy is diagnosed by a lymph node biopsy. It has a characteristic pattern of histomorphology and immunohistochemical staining:
- Paracortical histiocytosis
- Melanin-laden macrophages
- Eosinophils
- Plasma cells (medulla of lymph node)
Treatment
The treatment is based on the underlying cause.
See also
References
- ^ a b Lee, SW.; Park, MC.; Kim, H.; Park, YB.; Lee, SK.. "Dermatopathic lymphadenopathy in a patient with adult onset Still's disease.". Clin Exp Rheumatol 25 (2): 312–4. PMID 17543161.
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