Neck lumps Flashcards

1
Q

Who suffers from lymphadenopathy?

A

Pre-teens
Young children
Can affect adults as well

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2
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What causes lymphadenopathy?

A
Bacterial infection (pharyngitis, ear infection, TB)
Infective mononucleosis 
Toxoplasmosis
Dental abscess
Lymphoma
H+N cancer
Thyroid cancer
Metastatic cancer
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3
Q

Risk factors for lymphadenopathy?

A

Immunosuppressed

FHx of malignancy

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4
Q

Symptoms of infective lymphadenopathy?

A

Firm
Tender
Warm
Red overlying skin

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5
Q

Cancer met neck lumps?

A

Stony

Matted

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6
Q

What causes fluctuant nodes?

A

Suppurative infection

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7
Q

Who gets shotty nodes?

A

Children with viral infections

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8
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Causes of matted nodes?

A

Sarcoidosis
TB
Lymphgranuloma venerum
Malignancy

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9
Q
Fever
Fatigue 
Weight loss 
Night sweats 
indicate?
A
TB 
Malignancy 
Lymphoma 
Collagen vascular disease
Infection
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10
Q

Investigations for lymphadenopathy?

A

Palpation
US + biopsy
CT

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11
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Treatment?

A

Treat underlying causes
Can give Abx
Surgical excision is also available

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