Cervical lymphadenopathy from the perspective of an otolaryngologist
Authors:
K. Sobotková
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika dětské otorinolaryngologie LF MU a FN Brno, Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy univerzity, Brno
přednosta prof. MUDr. I. Šlapák, CSc.
Published in:
Čes-slov Pediat 2015; 70 (3): 166-173.
Category:
Reviews
Overview
By using the term cervical lymphadenopathy (CL) we describe the pathological changes in terms of size, shape, structure, or clustering of lymph nodes in the neck region. These changes may or may not be accompanied by further symptoms. Inflammatory and malignant lesions in the area of head and neck are the most common causes of CL. In children, infectious causes by far prevail over other etiology and and they are also a very frequent reason for pediatricians' visits.
Although the region of neck is a matter of otorhinolaryngology (ENT), primary care of a child's patient with CL is work for pediatrician. This one should be able to perform a basic diagnostic-therapeutic procedures.
The correct diagnostics and subsequently an adequately chosen therapy requires basic conditions.1) The basic knowledge of clinical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of lymphatic system. 2) Doctor's general knowledge in differential diagnostics, for one thing within the illness of lymph nodes but also concerning other diseases, which can be presented as swelling in the neck region. 3) The knowledge of diagnostic-therapeutic possibilities and procedures.
Key words:
cervical lymphadenopathy, lymph node, children, differential diagnostics, diagnostic-therapeutic procedures
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