Reticuloendothelial Examination Flashcards
1
Q
What do you look for on general inspection?
A
Patients body habitus
Any obvious enlarged lymph nodes
Any rashes - these could be cutaneous manifestations of lymphoma
Obvious jaundice
2
Q
What is the order of palpation of the lymph nodes?
A
Head and neck
Axilla
Inguinal
3
Q
What would an enlarged left supraclavicular node indicate
A
Most likely metastatic (usually)
Gastric cancer
4
Q
Apart from the lymph nodes what else are you wanting to palpate
A
Liver and spleen
Percuss also
5
Q
How would you complete the examination?
A
FBC
Further imaging if required e.g, CXR/ultrasound/CT
Biopsy of the lymph node
6
Q
What are the different lymph nodes in the axilla called?
A
Central Lateral Infraclavicular Pectoral Subscapular
7
Q
What would a hard and irregular lymph node suggest?
A
Malignancy
8
Q
What would a painful node suggest?
A
Infection
