Lymphadenopathy overview: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Jyostna Chouturi (talk | contribs)
No edit summary
WikiBot (talk | contribs)
m Changes made per Mahshid's request
Line 23: Line 23:
[[Category:Inflammations]]
[[Category:Inflammations]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Infectious disease]]
 
[[Category:Hematology]]
[[Category:Hematology]]
[[Category:Physical examination]]
[[Category:Physical examination]]

Revision as of 18:15, 18 September 2017

Lymphadenopathy Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

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

CT scan

MRI

Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Lymphadenopathy overview On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Lymphadenopathy overview

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Lymphadenopathy overview

CDC on Lymphadenopathy overview

Lymphadenopathy overview in the news

Blogs on Lymphadenopathy overview

Directions to Hospitals Treating Lymphadenopathy

Risk calculators and risk factors for Lymphadenopathy overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Lymphadenopathy is a term meaning "disease of the lymph nodes." It is, however, almost synonymously used with "swollen/enlarged lymph nodes". When the infection is of the lymph nodes themselves, it is called lymphadenitis, but when the infection is of the lymph channels, it is called lymphangitis.

Pathophysiology

Lymph nodes are part of the immune system. As such, they are most readily palpable when fighting infections. Infections can either originate from the organs that they drain or primarily within the lymph node itself, referred to as lymphadenitis.

Epidemiology and Demographics

The estimated incidence of lymphadenopathy in children in the United States ranges from 35%- 45%. It is more common in the pediatric population. Race and gender have no predilection in lymphadenopathy incidence.

Diagnosis

Other Imaging Findings

Positron emission tomography (PET) is used to evaluate clinically diagnosed lymphadenopathy.

Treatment

Surgery

Surgical care involves open biopsy or aspiration of the lymph node and its removal.

Primary Prevention

Good general health and hygiene are helpful in the prevention of any infection.

References

Template:WH Template:WS