Follicular lymphoreticuloma

Overview

Follicular lymphoreticuloma (medical condition): A rare disorder characterized by a localized overgrowth of lymph node tissue which can form a benign tumor-like growth. There are two types of the disease: hyaline-vascular type or the plasma cell type which tends to have more severe symptoms. The plasma-cell type tends to involve systemic symptoms such as fever and weight loss due to the destruction of red blood cells

Symptoms

* Fever * Weight loss * Skin changes * Anemia * Recurring infection