Immunoblastic lymphadenopathy, a case report

ABSTRACT

Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy [Angioimmunoblatic Lymphadenopathy AILD] is a condition characterized by a non neoplastic proliferation of B. Lymphocytes with the morphological triad of [1] predominant infiltration of immunoblasts [2] Proliferation of arborizing small blood vessels and [3] Deposition of acidophilic material in the lymph nodes. A case of a woman admitted to the medical ward of Basrah Teaching Hospital with fever, generalized lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly is reported here. The histological features of this condition are also described