cervical lymphadenopathy
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Introduction
lymphadenopathy in the region of the cervical spine
Etiology
- in the case of pharyngitis:
- enlarged & tender anterior cervical nodes suggests bacterial infection (group A Streptococcus)
- enlarged & tender posterior cervical nodes suggests viral infection
- other
Laboratory
- rapid strep screen if 2 of 3 Centor criteria
- screening for tuberculosis
- screening for Bartnella
Diagnostic procedures
- excisional biopsy if unresponsive to antibiotics
More general terms
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 14, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2006
- ↑ Meier JD, Grimmer JF. Evaluation and management of neck masses in children. Am Fam Physician. 2014 Mar 1;89(5):353-8. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24695506
- ↑ Geddes G, Butterly MM, Patel SM, Marra S. Pediatric neck masses. Pediatr Rev. 2013 Mar;34(3):115-24; Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23457198