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Generalised Lymphadenopathy, Nodes that are firm, non-tender and matted together increase the possibility of malignancy. What causes general lymphadenopathy? (Aetiolog...
Other rare conditions: Osteolytic lesions [ 9 ] Erythema nodosum [ 10 ] Thrombocytopenic purpura Differential diagnosis [ 1 ] The list of differential diagnoses is long,...
Hepatomegaly (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Full examination : look for stigmata of chronic liver disease, delirium tremens, lymphadenopathy, and presence of splenomegaly; digita...
Epiglottitis (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment), Cervical lymphadenopathy. The 'tripod sign' - the patient leans forward on outstretched arms to move inflamed structures for...
Balanitis (Causes, Symptoms and Treatment), Regional lymphadenopathy. Investigations Blood/urine testing for glucose if diabetes mellitus is possible.
Cytomegalovirus (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), CMV may also produce a mononucleosis syndrome similar to Epstein-Barr virus (causing a febrile illness with splenomegaly, impaired liver fun...
Jaundice (Causes and Treatment), Also check for lymphadenopathy. Jaundice: yellowish pigmentation of the sclera ...
Dengue (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Hepatomegaly and lymphadenopathy may occur. Severe dengue This may also include: Pleural effusion, ascites and pericarditis d...
Shingles (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), There may be lymphadenopathy. It can be difficult to confidently make a diagnosis of shingles before the characteristic rash appears.
Causes of Cancer, If this group of cells gets bigger, it becomes a large clump of abnormal cells called a tumour. What causes cancer? We all have a risk of developing cancer. M...
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with the development of primary gastrointestinal lymphomas, especially gastric MALT ...
Horner's Syndrome (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Examine for the presence of lymphadenopathy (see table, below). Other signs depend on underlying cause (see table...
Salivary Gland Disorders (Causes, Types, and Treatment), Ultrasound is now the first-line investigation and excludes other causes of swelling such as malignancy or lymphadenopath...
Fungal Lung Infections (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Endemic mycoses may cause lymphadenopathy and obstruction of large airways through pressure effects. Endemic mycoses have...
Erythema Nodosum (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), In sarcoidosis, calcium and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) are often raised. [ 5 ] CXR may show bilateral hilar lymphadenopat...
Facial Pain (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Cervical lymphadenopathy: infection or carcinoma. Lumps over the parotid area may indicate salivary gland tumours or blockage of the...
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly may be found. Lymphadenopathy is less common. Leukaemia cutis is an uncommon condition due...
Behçet's Disease (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Other manifestations include epididymitis, glomerulonephritis, lymphadenopathy, myositis and polychondritis. Amyloidosis ...
Benign Breast Disease (Causes, Symptoms, and Types), There may be engorgement of the breast and axillary lymphadenopathy. Warm compresses and analgesia such as ibuprofen or parace...
Oral Ulceration (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment), Look for local lymphadenopathy and signs of systemic disease. Investigations In many instances investigations are not re...