Immunocompromised individuals are at a high risk for Bacillary Angiomatosis causing Lymphadenopathy. The immunocompromised state may be due to factors such as:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
Bacillary Angiomatosis Lymphadenopathy is caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselea or Bartonella quintana, typically in individuals with poor immune system.
The signs and symptoms of Bacillary Angiomatosis Lymphadenopathy may include:
The associated signs and symptoms of Bacillary Angiomatosis may depend upon the location of the lesions, and may include:
Bacillary Angiomatosis Lymphadenopathy is diagnosed through the following tools:
Note: A differential diagnosis may have to be undertaken to rule-out Kaposi sarcoma, which the condition resembles, before arriving at a definitive diagnosis.
In majority of the cases, a lymph node biopsy is not performed for Bacillary Angiomatosis Lymphadenopathy. However, if the signs and symptoms persist despite suitable treatment, then a biopsy may be undertaken to rule-out other causes of swollen glands (such as a lymphoma).
In case of a lymph node biopsy, the following information may be noted:
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
The complications from Bacillary Angiomatosis causing Lymphadenopathy may include:
The treatment measures for Bacillary Angiomatosis Lymphadenopathy include:
With appropriate treatment, the swollen lymph nodes and other signs and symptoms of the condition should get better.
General information on lymph nodes:
The lymph nodes are part of one’s immune system. The lymph nodes are present throughout the body, usually in groups. In normal healthy adults, one cannot feel (see or touch) the lymph nodes readily. However, if they are enlarged, they can be felt either by the individual himself/herself or by the healthcare provider.
Enlarged lymph nodes can occur in both benign and malignant conditions. Hence, the cause of enlarged lymph nodes should be evaluated. If no obvious cause for enlargement of lymph nodes is found, then the possibility of a lymph node malignancy should be ruled out.
In a majority of individuals, a lymph node swelling is caused by a benign process such as an inflammation or infection. In many cases, swollen lymph nodes are part of other signs and symptoms. This can help a healthcare provider arrive at a list of follow-up tests and ensure an accurate diagnosis. Superficial enlarged lymph nodes can be felt by the healthcare provider through palpation. Enlarged lymph nodes deep in the body are often detected by radiological studies such as X-rays, ultrasound scan, CT and MRI scans.
Some enlarged lymph nodes can be painful, while others may be painless. Depending upon the underlying cause, enlarged lymph nodes can be localized to a particular area of the body, or they can be generalized, meaning that they are present throughout the body.
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