Cervical Lymphadenopathy Flashcards

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Q

5 common causes of cervical lymphadenopathy that are local in nature

A
Common cold 
Bronchitis 
Ear infection 
Salivary gland infection 
Conjunctivitis
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3 systemic causes of cervical lymphadenopathy, give at least 2 examples of each

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Cancer: lymphoma, AML, ALL
AI: SLE, RA, sarcoidosis
Chronic infection: AIDS, infectious mononucleosis

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3
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Alarm symptoms of cervical lymphadenopathy (4)

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Weight loss
Fever
Fatigue
Night sweats

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4
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2 diagnostic routes in cervical lymphadenopathy

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FNA: biopsy of lymph nodes

CT/MRI

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5
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Differential to exclude that’s not infectious in cause

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Sialotlithiasis —> blockage of salivary gland due to stones

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