ENLARGEMENT OF THE LYMPH NODES DUE TO INFECTION, ALLERGY OR NEOPLASM
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
No. But it can coexist with a swelling of the thyroid which may superficially look a bit like lymphadenopathy.
the term for englared or palpable lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy.
lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy is defined nodes that are abnormal in either size, consistency or number. Malignancy was found in only about 30% of patients and most cases had no findable cause.
What is cervical lymphadenopathy?
"Lymph" refers to the lymphatic system, "aden" means gland, and "pathy" indicates a disease or disorder. Therefore, lymphadenopathy refers to a condition where the lymph nodes are either enlarged or diseased.
Lymphadenopathy is any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes. This can occur due to infection, autoimmune disease or malignancy.
lymphadenopathy
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
Right hilar prominent