Adenite, commonly known as the tongue, is an inflammation of certain lymph nodes in the body that can be caused by several factors, such as acute infections or chronic diseases, for example.
Adenite is more common in the neck, armpits and groin, but can affect all lymph nodes in the body.
Adenite can be caused by
Some types of adenite include:
Treatment of adenite involves eliminating its cause and may sometimes be necessary to surgically remove the inflamed lymph node.