Adult cervical lymph nodes

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Lymphadenopathy is a common clinical finding in a patient seeking oral health care. It may be in a localized, limited, or generalized form. Malignancies, infections, autoimmune disorders, iatrogenic, and other miscellaneous conditions are considered as the causes for cervical lymphadenopathy. Unexplained cervical lymphadenopathy is a cause of concern for physician and patient because sometimes it could be the manifestation of an underlying malignancy. However, a methodological approach to lymphadenopathy can disclose the accurate diagnosis causing minimal discomfort for the patient and in a short time. This paper reports the significance of cervical lymph node examination and ensuing investigations, which led to a diagnosis of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Lymph nodes are oval-shaped organs of immune system, distributed throughout the body and linked by lymphatic vessels.

Cervical lymphadenopathy in an adult can result from a vast number of conditions. They include:. Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys.

Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to lymphadenopathy of the cervical lymph nodes the glands in the neck. The term lymphadenopathy strictly speaking refers to disease of the lymph nodes , [1] though it is often used to describe the enlargement of the lymph nodes. Similarly, the term lymphadenitis refers to inflammation of a lymph node, but often it is used as a synonym of lymphadenopathy. Cervical lymphadenopathy is a sign or a symptom, not a diagnosis.