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Benign lymphoproliferative disorders
1Department of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City 66018, USA.
Objective:
To provide a review of three benign lymphoproliferative disorders commonly encountered in nursing practice: (1) infectious mononucleosis, (2) cat scratch disease, and (3) sarcoidosis.
Data Sources:
Research studies, review articles, and book chapters pertaining to benign lymphoproliferative disorders.
Conclusions:
Benign lymphoproliferative disorders may be associated with infections, autoimmune disorders, hypersensitivity reactions, and unknown causes. Most of these disorders are self-limiting; however, some are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Benign as well as malignant lymphoproliferative disorders will be encountered with increasing frequency by nurses in ambulatory settings. Nurses need to have a basic knowledge of these disorders that present a diagnostic and management challenge.