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Investigating lymphadenopathy Flashcards

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Symptoms of lymphadenopathy?

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Lump
Night sweats
Wt loss
Itch without ras
Alcohol pain
fatigue
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DDx of lymphadenopathy

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Bacterial infection (regional)
Viral infection (generalised)
Metastatic malignancy
Lymphoma
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What features are looked for on lymph node examination?

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Tenderness
Consistency
Surface (smooth/otherwise)
Skin inflamed
Tethered
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How is a suspect lymph node investigated?

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Biopsy

FNA or core biopsy often not sufficient

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What is investigated on histology of suspect lymph nodes?

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Architecture of node

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