Neck lumps Flashcards
1
Q
Who suffers from lymphadenopathy?
A
Pre-teens
Young children
Can affect adults as well
2
Q
What causes lymphadenopathy?
A
Bacterial infection (pharyngitis, ear infection, TB) Infective mononucleosis Toxoplasmosis Dental abscess Lymphoma H+N cancer Thyroid cancer Metastatic cancer
3
Q
Risk factors for lymphadenopathy?
A
Immunosuppressed
FHx of malignancy
4
Q
Symptoms of infective lymphadenopathy?
A
Firm
Tender
Warm
Red overlying skin
5
Q
Cancer met neck lumps?
A
Stony
Matted
6
Q
What causes fluctuant nodes?
A
Suppurative infection
7
Q
Who gets shotty nodes?
A
Children with viral infections
8
Q
Causes of matted nodes?
A
Sarcoidosis
TB
Lymphgranuloma venerum
Malignancy
9
Q
Fever Fatigue Weight loss Night sweats indicate?
A
TB Malignancy Lymphoma Collagen vascular disease Infection
10
Q
Investigations for lymphadenopathy?
A
Palpation
US + biopsy
CT
11
Q
Treatment?
A
Treat underlying causes
Can give Abx
Surgical excision is also available
