Lymphadenopathy.
10.3345/kjp.2008.51.8.797
- Author:
Nack Gyun CHUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, St. Marys Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. cngped@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Lymphadenopathy;
Children
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child;
Dietary Sucrose;
Humans;
Lymph Nodes;
Lymphatic Diseases;
Physical Examination
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2008;51(8):797-803
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Lymphadenopathy is a common problem in children and adolescents. A wide variety of diseases and conditions may present as lymphadenopathy and an understanding of these conditions is essential to determine the most appropriate diagnostic work-up for each patient. A detailed history and physical examination with careful attention to the anatomical regions drained by the involved lymph node or mass often leads to the appropriate diagnosis. A majority of these children will prove to have a benign disorder; however, it is important for the pediatrician to have an appreciation for the malignant diseases or serious systemic illnesses that may initially present with lymphadenopathy, to ensure the timely diagnosis of a serious disease.
