Cervical Lymphadenopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What is cervical lymphadenopathy?
A
Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
2
Q
What are the main lymph nodes in the neck?
A
Anterior cervical
Posterior cervical
Supraclavicular
3
Q
What drains into the anterior cervical lymph nodes?
A
Superficial surfaces of the anterior neck
4
Q
What drains into the posterior cervical lymph nodes?
A
Superficial surfaces of the neck
5
Q
What drains into the supraclavicular lymph node?
A
Abdominal cavity
6
Q
What can lymphadenopathy show?
A
Infection
Malignancy
