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==What are the symptoms of Lymphadenopathy ?== | ==What are the symptoms of Lymphadenopathy ?== | ||
Most of the times lymphadenopathy is an incidental finding in physical examination. | Most of the times lymphadenopathy is an incidental finding in physical examination. | ||
Sometimes they present as lump in the [[neck]] (e.g in tumors, sarcoidosis). | Sometimes they present as lump in the [[neck]] (e.g in tumors, sarcoidosis). | ||
Lymphandenitis presents as: | Lymphandenitis presents as: | ||
Red, tender skin over lymph node. | Red, tender skin over lymph node. | ||
Swollen, tender, or hard lymph nodes. | Swollen, tender, or hard lymph nodes. | ||
Lymph nodes may feel rubbery if an [[abscess]] has formed. | |||
Lymph nodes may feel rubbery if an abscess has formed. | |||
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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 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.
What are the symptoms of Lymphadenopathy ?
Most of the times lymphadenopathy is an incidental finding in physical examination.
Sometimes they present as lump in the neck (e.g in tumors, sarcoidosis).
Lymphandenitis presents as: Red, tender skin over lymph node. Swollen, tender, or hard lymph nodes.
Lymph nodes may feel rubbery if an abscess has formed.