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Adenitis is a general term for an inflammation of a gland or lymph node.

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 ==Overview==
 '''Adenitis''' is a general term for an [[inflammation]] of a gland or [[lymph node]].
-'''Cervical adenitis''' an inflammation of a lymph node in the [[neck]].
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-'''Lymph adenitis''' is caused by bacterial infection in lymph nodes. The infected lymph nodes become enlarged, warm and tender. A swelling of lymph nodes due to growth of lymph cells is called [[lymphadenopathy]].
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-'''Mesenteric adenitis''' is an inflammation of the [[mesentery|mesenteric]] lymph nodes in the abdomen. If it occurs in the right lower quadrant, it can be mistaken for acute [[appendicitis]].
-'''Sebaceous adenitis''' is an inflammation of the [[sebaceous gland]]s
-in the skin. These glands normally produce [[sebum]] (skin oil, a lipid-rich secretion) which prevents drying of the skin.
-'''Tuberculous adenitis''' ([[scrofula]]) is a tuberculous infection of the skin of the neck, most often caused by [[Mycobacterium|mycobacteria]] (including ''[[M. tuberculosis]]'') in adults. In children it is usually caused by [[Microbacterium scrofulaceum]] or [[Microbacterium avium]].
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