Lymphadenopathy

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Lymphadenopathy is enlargement of the lymph nodes beyond this normal state. The swollen nodes may be palpable or visible from outside the body.
The cause may range from an acute (short-lasting) infection like flu to lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes) and HIV infection.
The cause of lymphadenopathy is often obvious: for example, the child who presents with a sore throat, tender cervical nodes and a positive rapid strep test, or the patient who presents with an infection of the hand and axillary lymphadenopathy.
A complete exposure history, review of associated symptoms, and a thorough regional examination help determine whether lymphadenopathy is of benign or malignant origin.

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