Abstract:

Lymphadenopathy (LAP) is defined as abnormality in the size and character of lymph node. Lymphadenopathy emerges due to increase of inflammatory cells in lymph node or invasion of these cells in the lymph node. Lymphadenopathy can occur in any age group, in symptomatic or asymptomatic patients, and in a single site or at multiple sites. Causes of generalized lymphadenopathy include infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, histiocytoses, storage diseases, benign hyperplasia, and drug reactions. In LAP etiology, collagen tissue diseases hold an important place. The most common autoimmune causes of LAP are rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sjogren syndrome. In this case, we presented a case who was researched for generalized lymphadenopathy and diagnosed with SLE. SLE diagnosis should be considered in patients researched for lymphadenopathy etiology.

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