#adenitis

• Adenitis — An acute or chronic inflammation of a lymph node or a gland, usually caused by a localized bacterial, viral, or fungal infection in the vicinity. This structural condition manifests clinically through swelling, increased local sensitivity, spontaneous pain upon palpation, and sometimes redness of the overlying skin, requiring clinical investigations to differentiate it from other lymphadenopathies.
• Adenophthalmia — An inflammatory ocular condition characterized by the swelling, congestion, and irritation of the Meibomian glands or other adnexal glands of the eye (such as lacrimal glands), often accompanied by conjunctival involvement. This structural pathological phenomenon causes local discomfort, altered tear secretion, and a foreign body sensation, requiring antiseptic treatment and rigorous ocular hygiene.