I88.1: Chronic lymphadenitis, except mesenteric
You have lymph nodes that have been enlarged and inflamed for some time.
The lymph nodes are small bean-shaped objects. They are found throughout the body. Lymph nodes filter the tissue fluid. They are part of the defense system.
You have lymph nodes that are constantly inflamed and enlarged. The lymph nodes can be inflamed and enlarged by pathogens, for example. The lymph nodes may also then be painful.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
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