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* [[Chemotherapy]] is instituted for those tumors that cannot be treated by surgery.
* [[Chemotherapy]] is instituted for those tumors that cannot be treated by surgery.
* [[Radiation therapy]] is used in refractory tumors and metastatic tumors.
* [[Radiation therapy]] is used in refractory tumors and metastatic tumors.
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Revision as of 13:12, 11 March 2013

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Medical Therapy

Medical management of lymphadenopathy depends on the underlying cause.

  • Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitic medications are prescribed for infections due to bacteria, virus, fungi and parasites respectively.
  • Chemotherapy is instituted for those tumors that cannot be treated by surgery.
  • Radiation therapy is used in refractory tumors and metastatic tumors.

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