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*Cervical adenitis an inflammation of a lymph node in the [[neck]]. | *Cervical adenitis: It is an inflammation of a lymph node in the [[neck]]. | ||
*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]]. | *Lymph adenitis: It 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]]. | ||
*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]]. | *Mesenteric adenitis: It 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. | *Sebaceous adenitis: It 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]]. | *Tuberculous adenitis ([[scrofula]]): It 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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Classification
- Cervical adenitis: It is an inflammation of a lymph node in the neck.
- Lymph adenitis: It 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.
- Mesenteric adenitis: It is an inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the abdomen. If it occurs in the right lower quadrant, it can be mistaken for acute appendicitis.
- Sebaceous adenitis: It is an inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the skin. These glands normally produce sebum (skin oil, a lipid-rich secretion) which prevents drying of the skin.
- Tuberculous adenitis (scrofula): It is a tuberculous infection of the skin of the neck, most often caused by mycobacteria (including M. tuberculosis) in adults. In children it is usually caused by Microbacterium scrofulaceum or Microbacterium avium.