Difference between revisions of "Lymphopenia"

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*Leakage of lymphatic fluid may result in loss of lymphocytes, as occurs with '''[[Lymphangiectasia|lymphangiectasia]]''' or '''[[Chylous Effusion|chylothorax]]'''.
 
*Leakage of lymphatic fluid may result in loss of lymphocytes, as occurs with '''[[Lymphangiectasia|lymphangiectasia]]''' or '''[[Chylous Effusion|chylothorax]]'''.
  
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Description

Lymphopenia is a reduction in the numbers of lymphocytes in the blood. This phenomenon is most commonly associated with stress (as part of the stress leucogram) or with viral infection. Its causes therefore include: