Abstract
The differential diagnosis in pediatric lymphadenopathy includes bacterial, viral, fungal, and idiopathic causes. A systematic approach to patient evaluation is necessary because the differential diagnosis, presentation, and work up must consider infectious, immunologic, neoplastic, and idiopathic disorders. A thorough history and examination are vital to determining the diagnosis and ruling out a malignant process.
Keywords:
Cat-scratch disease; Cervical lymphadenopathy; Chronic granulomatous disease; Chédiak-Higashi syndrome; Pediatric lymphadenopathy.
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MeSH terms
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Bacterial Infections / epidemiology
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Biopsy, Needle
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Immunohistochemistry
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Lymph Nodes / drug effects
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Lymph Nodes / pathology*
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Lymphatic Diseases / diagnosis
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Lymphatic Diseases / drug therapy
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Lymphatic Diseases / microbiology*
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Lymphatic Diseases / virology*
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Male
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Neck / pathology*
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Pediatrics / methods
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Physical Examination / methods
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Treatment Outcome
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Virus Diseases / diagnosis
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Virus Diseases / drug therapy
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Virus Diseases / epidemiology