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Lymph follicular hypertrophyDefinition: Lymph follicular hypertrophy is increased size of the lymph follicles. Lymph nodes act as filters that�prevent organisms such as bacteria�from entering the bloodstream. See also lymphadenitis and lymphangitis.
Alternative Names: Lymphadenopathy
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Expectations (prognosis):
Calling your health care provider:
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| Review Date: 11/2/2005
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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