title: Angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy--a fulminant case.
abstract: A 60 year old male presented with pruritus, excoriations and enlargement of several groups of lymph nodes associated with constitutional symptoms following the intake of an aspirin preparation. Lymph node biopsy established the diagnosis of angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy. The need to be aware of this condition is highlighted when patients present with clinical features suspicious of lymphoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, General Hospital, Penang, Malaysia.
authors.forename: K N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Mohamed
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007119:Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy / Q000473:pathology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged