lymphadenopathy Flashcards
what are the causes of lymnmphadenopathy?
INDAM
infection
neoplasm
drugs
autoimmune
lymphoma
what are features of lymphadenopathy caused by a virus?
tender
firm consistency
smooth surface
no skin inflammation
not tethered - can move
what are features of lymphadenopathy caused by bacteria?
tender
firm consistency
smooth surface
inflammation of skin
might be tethered
what are features of lymphadenopathy caused by lymphoma?
not tender
rubbery/soft consistency
smooth surface
no skin inflammation
not tethered - can move
what are features of lymphadenopathy caused by metastatic carcinoma (neoplasm)?
not tender
hard consistency
irregular surface
no skin inflammation
tethered - cannot move
what investigation is carried out is a blood count comes back abnormal in lymphadenopathy?
immunophenotyping
what could immunophenotyping show as a diagnosis of lymphadenopathy?
CLL
lymphoproliferative disorder
