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

Classification

Cervical adenitis 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.

Mesenteric adenitis is an inflammation of the mesenteric lymph nodes in the abdomen^[1]. If it occurs in the right lower quadrant, it can be mistaken for acute appendicitis, often preceded by a sore throat.

sebaceous adenitis 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) is a tuberculous infection of the skin of the neck caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Non-tuberculous adenitis can also be caused by Mycobacterium scrofulaceum or Mycobacterium avium.

References

1. ^ Ellis H, Calne R, Watson C. Lecture Notes on General Surgery tenth edition, p.28. ISBN 0-632-06371-8

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