Bilateral Hilar lymphadenopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?
A
Bilateral enlargement of the lymph nodes of pulmonary hila.
2
Q
How is bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy diagnosed?
A
Chest x-ray
3
Q
What are the main 2 causes of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?
A
Sarcoidosis
Tuberculosis
4
Q
What is the main inflammatory cause of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?
A
Sarcoidosis
5
Q
What is the main infective cause of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?
A
Tuberculosis
6
Q
What are the main neoplastic causes of bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy?
A
Bronchial carcinoma and lymphoma.