Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia of the parotid
Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia (AFLNH) is a condition of uncertain aetiology usually presenting with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Occasionally other lymph node groups are affected and there may be associated wide ranging systemic manifestations. A case of AFLNH affecting parotid lymph nodes is presented. The histological features of AFLNH and its variants are discussed, and current ideas on its pathogenesis are summarised.