H79:407-413 Lymph Nodes and Spleen

Question 1

Describe the nature of lymph nodes in submandibular and inguinal nodes.

Question 2

Describe the nature of lymph nodes in submandibular and inguinal nodes.

Question 3

Define generalized lymphadenopathy

Answer 3

three or more noncontiguous lymph node areas

Question 4

Describe a lymph node that you would follow instead of preforming excisional biopsy

Question 5

Why are some lymph noes painful

Answer 5

rapid expansion of capsule

Question 6

metastatic vs. lymphoma

Answer 6

non-movable vs. movable

Question 7

paratracheal lymph node involvement that mimics lymphoma

Answer 7

histoplasmosis

Question 8

Best test for cervical lymphadenopathy

Answer 8

ultrasound

Question 9

enlarged lymphoid tissue is generally not an acute issue except for when this area is affeted

Answer 9

waldeyers ring (2 palatines, , adenoids, lingual, and tubal tonsils x2)

Question 10

normal size of spleen on U/S

Answer 10

13 cm cephalocaudad diameter

Question 11

when should pneumococcal vaccine be given

Answer 11

2 weeks before surgery and 5 years after

Question 12

Why are some lymph noes painful

Answer 12

rapid expansion of capsule

Question 13

metastatic vs. lymphoma

Answer 13

non-movable vs. movable

Question 14

paratracheal lymph node involvement that mimics lymphoma

Answer 14

histoplasmosis

Question 15

Best test for cervical lymphadenopathy

Answer 15

ultrasound

Question 16

enlarged lymphoid tissue is generally not an acute issue except for when this area is affeted

Answer 16

waldeyers ring (2 palatines, , adenoids, lingual, and tubal tonsils x2)

Question 17

symptoms of splenomegaly

Answer 17

heaviness in LUQ, early satiety,

Question 18

normal size of spleen on U/S

Answer 18

13 cm cephalocaudad diameter

Question 19

when should pneumococcal vaccine be given

Answer 19

2 weeks before surgery and 5 years after

Question 20

three types of etiologies in splenomegaly

Answer 20

infiltrative processes
sluggish flow
increase demand