Lymphadenopathy Flashcards
1
Q
causes of lymphadenopathy?
A
INDAM
- infection/ inflammation
- neoplastic
- drugs/ toxins (drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome)
- autoimmune
- metabolic
2
Q
local inflammation causes
A
infection
vaccination
dermatopathic
3
Q
systemic inflammation causes
A
infection (viral)
AI
CT disorders
4
Q
malignancy causes of lymphadenopathy
A
haematological (lymphoma/ leukaemia)
metastatic
5
Q
other causes of lymphadenopathy
A
sarcoidosis
Castleman’s disease
IgG4-related disease
6
Q
define lymphangitis
A
red lines extending from inflamed lesion
7
Q
what are lymph nodes like in viral infection?
A
tender
firm
regular
8
Q
reactive follicles markers
A
CD21
bcl-2
CD10
bcl-6
