Lymphoid hyperplasia

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Contents 1 alternative name 2 Description 3 Complications 4 references

[edit] alternative name

Lymphoid hypertrophy

[edit] Description

Lymphoid hyperplasia is the rapid growth proliferation of normal cells that resemble lymph tissue.^[1]

[edit] Complications

It is one common source of appendicitis, due to the fact that it may cause an obstruction of the appendiceal lumen, resulting in the subsequent filling of the appendix with mucus, causing it to distend and internal pressure to increase.

[edit] references

1. ^ MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lymphoid hyperplasia