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'''Lymphadenopathy''', also called '''adenopathy''', refers to any disease process that involves lymph nodes that are abnormal in consistency and size. This condition has multiple causes, the most common of which include neoplasia, autoimmune diseases, and infection. '''Lymphadenitis''' refers to lymphadenopathies that are due to inflammatory processes. It is characterized by nodal swelling, pain, skin changes, fever, edema, and/or purulent collections. <ref name="pmid16616313">{{cite journal| author=Gosche JR, Vick L| title=Acute, subacute, and chronic cervical lymphadenitis in children. | journal=Semin Pediatr Surg | year= 2006 | volume= 15 | issue= 2 | pages= 99-106 | pmid=16616313 | doi=10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2006.02.007 | pmc=7111159 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16616313 }} </ref> | |||
==[[Lymphadenopathy historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== | ==[[Lymphadenopathy historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Shyam Patel [2];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[3], Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [4] Ogechukwu Hannah Nnabude, MD
Synonyms and keywords: Lymph nodes enlarged; Enlarged lymph nodes; Lymphadenitis; Swollen lymph nodes; Swollen/enlarged lymph nodes
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Overview
Lymphadenopathy, also called adenopathy, refers to any disease process that involves lymph nodes that are abnormal in consistency and size. This condition has multiple causes, the most common of which include neoplasia, autoimmune diseases, and infection. Lymphadenitis refers to lymphadenopathies that are due to inflammatory processes. It is characterized by nodal swelling, pain, skin changes, fever, edema, and/or purulent collections. [1]
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Lymphadenopathy from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X-Ray Findings | Ultrasound | CT-Scan Findings | MRI Findings | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
References
- ↑ Gosche JR, Vick L (2006). "Acute, subacute, and chronic cervical lymphadenitis in children". Semin Pediatr Surg. 15 (2): 99–106. doi:10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2006.02.007. PMC 7111159 Check
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value (help). PMID 16616313.