lymphogranuloma
/ˌlɪmfoʊˌɡrænjəˈloʊmə/
noun
- A chronic inflammatory condition of the lymph nodes, often caused by a bacterial infection, resulting in swelling and granuloma formation.
- Lymphogranuloma can sometimes be mistaken for other diseases that cause swollen lymph nodes.
- The patient was diagnosed with lymphogranuloma after the biopsy showed characteristic granulomas.
- Treatment for lymphogranuloma usually involves antibiotics to clear the underlying infection.