Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia of the parotid.
Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia (AFLNH) is a condition of uncertain aetiology usually presenting with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Occasionally other lymph node groups are affected and there may be associated wide ranging systemic manifestations. A case of AFLNH affecting parotid lymph nodes is presented. The histological features of AFLNH and its variants are discussed, and current ideas on its pathogenesis are summarised.
Woolgar
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Oral Pathology Laboratory, University of Liverpool, School of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Unit, Walton Hospital.
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D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D005871:Castleman Disease / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology