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Lymphadenopathy is the disease or enlargement of lymph nodes.
Lymph nodes are small round structures that are present all over the body. They house cells (most commonly white blood cells) that are involved in protecting the human body from infections.
Lymphadenopathy can occur due to a number of reasons:
Infections - the most common reason
Lymphomas and leukemias - cancers of white blood cells in the lymph nodes and blood
Cancers in other body parts that sometimes spread to lymph nodes
Diseases of the immune system, such as lupus and sarcoidosis
Other uncommon diseases
The neck, armpits and groin are the body parts where enlarged lymph nodes are most easily felt. The appearance of lumps in these areas is the most common sign of lymphadenopathy.
To find out the cause of lymphadenopathy, doctors may advise tests that include a fine needle test (FNAC or a fine needle aspiration cytology) or the removal of a part or whole node (lymph node biopsy).
The treatment of lymphadenopathy varies depending on the reason for lymph node enlargement.
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What the break down of the word 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.
What is the continued presence of diffuse enlarged lymph nodes?
Persistent Generalized Lymphadenopathy
Is lymphadenopathy always cancer?
No, a painless lymph node does not always mean it is cancerous. Only a biopsy can determine if a lymph node is cancerous.
Can hyperthyroidism cause lymphadenopathy?
No. But it can coexist with a swelling of the thyroid which may superficially look a bit like lymphadenopathy.
What is the term for enlarged or palpable lymph nodes?
the term for englared or palpable lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy.
What is a diease of a lymph node?
lymphadenopathy
What is hillar lympahdenopathies?
A hilum is a place where arteries, veins, and nerves enter and leave a structure. There hilums all over the body including the spleen, kidney, lung, and lymph nodes. Lymphadenopathy means that something is wrong with the lymph nodes. But in general usage it means the lymph nodes are enlarged. So in hilar lymphadenopathy, there are lymph nodes around whatever organ that are enlarged.
What is the longest word that starts with L?
Lymphadenopathy
What is extensive 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 a cervical lymph node?
What is cervical lymphadenopathy?
What diseases result in enlarged lymph nodes?
Lymphadenopathy is any disease process involving enlargement of the lymph nodes. This can occur due to infection, autoimmune disease or malignancy.
What is hypermetabolic lymphadenopathy?
Hypermetabolic indicates that the lymph nodes are using more sugar than normal. This is a critical diagnosis because most cancer cells have a higher metabolic rate than normal cells. Lymphadenopathy just means that the lymph nodes in question are swollen or enlarged.
