Lymphadenopathy
Cervical adenitis
Malignancy (lymphoma/leukemia)
Mononucleosis (EBV)
Reactive lymphadenopathy
Malignancy (lymphoma/leukemia)
Mononucleosis (EBV)
Reactive lymphadenopathy
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system
- Recognize the physical characteristics and location of pathological lymph nodes
- Distinguish between infectious and non-infectious causes of lymphadenopathy in children
- Name pathogens that cause lymphadenopathy in children and recognize their clinical presentations
Overview & Foundational Knowledge
| Lymphadenopathy: Differential Diagnosis and Indications for Evaluation
https://doi.org/10.1542/pir.2023-006291 Emily F. Stanford, MD, Hannah M. Levine, MD, Michael D. Cabana, MD, MPH, Brenda I. Anosike, MD, MPH Pediatr Rev (2024) 45 (8): 429–439. Published: August 2024 |
| Friedmann AM. Evaluation and Management of Lymphadenopathy in Children. Pediatrics in Review 2008; 29: 53-60.
Nice comprehensive review. |
| Learn Pediatrics: Approach to Lymphadenopathy
http://learn.pediatrics.ubc.ca/body-systems/hematology-oncology/approach-to-lymphadenopathy-2/ Nice brief review. |
| Learn Pediatrics: Approach to Pediatric Leukemias and Lymphomas
Nice tables. |
| Approaches to detecting tuberculosis in children and youth
https://cps.ca/documents/position/approaches-to-detecting-tuberculosis-in-children-and-youth CPS PRACTICE POINT: Approaches to detecting tuberculosis in children and youth; Posted: Dec 14, 2018; Updated: Jul 16, 2024 |
Cards
| Lymphadenopathy
Canuc-Paeds physician authored, replayable cases |
