Herpes simplex lymphadenitis: a case report and review of the published work.

Abstract
Viral lymphadenitis may lead to a histological appearance that can simulate malignancy. The histological features of herpes simplex lymphadenitis have not previously been described in detail. A case of proved herpes simplex lymphadenitis in a 30 yr old man which was characterized by a pronounced proliferation of immunoblasts is reported. The microscopical findings are described and the published work is reviewed.